Album Reviews

Combining gentle guitars, a bittersweet beat and a vocal that melts hearts on the spot isn’t necessarily a new concept when developing a single, but when Cary Park does it in his song “You Matter to Me,” he elevates the role that each of these components has to play. Park …

With a swaggering strut, a string melody comes into focus, suddenly enrapturing anything within earshot of its vibrant glow. This sensuous instrumental element is hypnotic to say the least, but once it comes into contact with Julie Amici’s lead vocal for the first time, it doesn’t stand a chance in …

What do you get when you mix a bourbon entrepreneur and an exciting Americana rock musician? You bet Tyler Boone. Under the radar for some, but it seems like he’s caught the eye of many in the music industry the past few years while supporting Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers, …

Bands and artists like ABBA, The Police, Fozzy and Rihanna have released songs with the word “S.O.S.” in the lyrics. One new and exciting track to add to the playlist is “Lights On” from the enthralling and highly engaging Tony Chevy. Capturing the sights, sounds and flavorings of a night …

“Don’t Start Now” is the newest track from phenom group, Dallas String Quartet. Unlike the song’s title, this track revs up the listener from note one. Instrumental and intricate, “Don’t Start Now” is a sparkplug of a tune and shows up Dua Lipa’s original track. A wide mix of violins, …

I imagine the live stage performance of Gravity by Paul Mark & The Van Dorens to be like the album – shamelessly merrymaking and an American music jamboree. Uniquely voiced like Leon Redbone and harnessing some of the smoky-hued chords of Dr. John, Mark dazzles the listener with both his …

Filled to the brim with beat-laden indie, delivering messages of hope, the third album from Gizmo Varillas is finally released this week. While his first two albums El Dorado and Dreaming Of Better Days were much more of a bedroom-affair, this time round things have ramped up a bit. The …

Vocal harmonies tend to provide the foundation for the vast majority of bluegrass’ most revered tracks, and in the case of the dozen new songs found on Steve Thomas & The Time Machine’s record All Of These Years, they’re at the core of every sensational moment this mighty music produces. “Since …

“Don’t Start Now” is the newest track from phenom group, Dallas String Quartet. Unlike the song’s title, this track revs up the listener from note one. Instrumental and intricate, “Don’t Start Now” is a sparkplug of a tune and shows up Dua Lipa’s original track. A wide mix of violins, …

Jeremy Hill is a Texas-based hip hop artist who makes music under the name Pimpin’ Change. Inspired by late great Houston turntablist DJ Screw, Hill started an indie record label, Country Dreams Entertainment, to house his music, which takes cue from the likes of Z-Ro, Trae, and Lil Flip. His …

Fitch Means is a rising R&B singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and brand ambassador based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Having begun last year strong with the EP 2 AM Drive, and follow-up single “Millions,” he is keeping the momentum flowing with his latest single, “Pretend.” According to Means, the song centers around the decline …

The Lone Star State’s very own Jeremy Parsons returns home with a stellar new single entitled “Tragedy.” After living in Nashville for several years, San Antonio’s rising country star is already prepping for a new album set to release in 2021. Until then, he offers one of the darker tracks …