Album Reviews

High-quality rock n’ roll and qualified mainstream metal have been largely missing from the general pop culture spectrum for a few years now, and people are starting to get restless. The zealous beats, the explosive riffs, and even the stadium-shaking vocals have been driven back to the underground from which …

Music such as that made by Stuart Ross Carlson reminds us just how close the worlds of classical and contemporary music are. There have been iconic figures of the past, such as Bartok, Grieg, and especially Vaughn Williams, who have been keen collectors of the folk music of their respective …

The award-winning folk singer-songwriter from Ontario has released the title cut and video from her latest EP. With the September 3rd release of her latest EP “With Love,” Ontario-based folk singer-songwriter Tia McGraff has proven that she’s in top form. The first single, “Go Your Own Way” reached the iTunes …

The Star Prairie Project’s new album Fight or Flight trumpets the fact that the world order as we know it is teetering and crumbling before our eyes. While too many remain oblivious to this fact, there’s no denying that the human civilization is facing its gravest challenges since World War II. To make …

Following the international success of her album, “Anticipation” and standalone single, “New Beginnings” the renowned composer and pianist is releasing a new recording. Perception’ is a reminder to myself, to continue to see life’s circumstances as leading to positive outcomes, and to be full of gratitude for the many blessings …

The multi-genre Chicago-based singer-songwriter and musician will raise funds for the American Lung Association with his latest rock single. You won’t hear anything else like this song anywhere else on planet earth!” — Sarantos CHICAGO, IL, USA, November 7, 2022 — Chicago-based singer and songwriter Sarantos has released his latest alternative rock/experimental …

While his sound and overall presentation may not fully indicate it, Clash Bowley is keeping the spirit of Punk Rock alive. With his irreverent and somewhat recalcitrant approach to the music business, Bowley make his music on his terms. He’s quite frankly unencumbered by the disingenuous posturing and endless campaigns …

As jaded as we are in the world right now, it’s easy to accuse a lot of music for not having a level of sincerity that some might dismiss as hokey, when in fact it’s a source of discomfort due to how real it feels. Those types of musicians who …

Two Songs drop from DJ Producer Nicky Roland... he takes you back to the Side A  Side B days of the 12″ Remix!    Ghost In The Machine is a Detroit Techno tune with a HUGE Juan Atkins/Model 500 influence; On the Flip Side is  11:59 is an early 90s French …

Based out of Falls Church, VA, Starranko is done a bit of an injustice by labeling him as simply a Rapper. His latest album, Wonderland, is going to solidify why it’s best to term him as a recording artist. The scope, diversity, and gravitas of this album was not something …

Influenced by the COVID pandemic, the San Antonio singer-songwriter will release “Tickin’” on October 28th, 2022. Clock is on the wall And it keeps tickin’ Yeah time comes for us all And keeps on tickin’ –Jeremy Parsons, “Tickin’” San Antonio’s Jeremy Parsons’ 2017 album release, “Things I Need To Say” …

Pop music is getting harder for critics to pigeonhole these days, and while the genre still holds some water to those who simply want something melodic to dance or just relate to, indie artists like Jen Fodor are redefining what the style can, and should, sound like in this new …