Album Reviews

Sir Ivan – Imagine: The Remixes  Primary URL: http://sirivan.com/  Ivan Wilzig, a.k.a. Sir Ivan, began adult life as a banker for his family’s multi-million dollar business interests, but has since parlayed his wealth into musical and entertainment opportunities. He is a reality TV star, social activist, and electronic dance music …

For their debut LP, Detroit-based hard rock act Citizen Zero come through with a the hard hitting State of Mind which focuses on powerful vocals and sharp instrumentation. The quartet, comprised of Josh LeMay, Sammy Boller, John Dudley, and Sam Collins, have a style that is heavily rooted in classic …

Callie Hopper – Out of the Shadows  URL: http://www.calliehopper.com/  Callie Hopper, based out of the Nashville area, has been impressing listeners and live audiences across the country since the 2014 release of her debut album Notes on Love and Such. She’s parlayed its success and praise into on-stage appearances at …

  Imagine Lana Del Rey, Gwen Stefani and Madonna (circa the 80s) got together to put out an album. The result would sound a lot like Salt Ashes, aka Veiga Sanchez, debut album dripping with electronic grooves and swoon worthy vocals. “Sober” starts off with Sanchez delivering one of the …

Skillet attempt to make a more connected album in the band’s ninth album Unleashed.

Dave Diamond – Trois URL: http://www.davediamondmusic.com/ Known widely for drumming, Dave Diamond’s music career spans more than twenty years. He has not only had a solo career but has also made a name for himself as a singer/songwriter, band member and session musician. His accomplishments are many, and his list …

Skyward – Self Titled URL: http://www.skywardband.com/ The first album from the Charlottesville, Virginia based five piece Skyward attempts to tie the ear-catching pyrotechnics of aggressive alternative rock guitar with synthesizer textures and a melodic pop sensibility. It results in a fleet footed vision of alternative rock that moves it ahead …

The alternative rock group, Dirty Heads, released their self-titled 5th studio album on Five Seven Music, early July. You can definitely say they are more than an alternative rock group. They have a melodic style with addictive reggae and hip hop beats. On this new record, it is evident they …

  On August 19th New Diplomat will be releasing their EP titled Replaced and while it is by no means a perfect release about half of the album showcases what New Diplomat are best at which is entertaining listeners. The EP opens with “End of an Era” which has an …

Danielle French – Dark Love Songs URL: http://www.daniellefrench.com/ The power of Danielle French’s nine song collection Dark Love Songs lies in its chameleon like ability to reshape itself at will and redefine a host of familiar tropes. There is nothing new under the sun. However, French has chosen to search …

Nick Dakota – Vision http://www.nickdakotaofficial.com/#!blog/e4hv4 Impressive. Unique. Memorable. Those are the thoughts that first come to mind when thinking of Nick Dakota. Playing in bands since he was 16 years old, the 30 year old from Holland, MI is itching to take Nashville by storm with his debut album Vision. …

Brent Daniels – Every Road has a Turn URL: http://www.brentdanielsofficial.com/ Country music has gained a new artist with the likes of Brent Daniels. With the release of his debut album, “Every Road Has A Turn,” he ends his long hiatus from music. Brent has played guitar and sung since the …