No Signal — Colorado-based alternative rock artist and moniker for Riley Schmelzer has officially released his new EP – venus. This five song odyssey takes the listener through a journey of genre splitting songs and a various array of images dreamt up by a complex and creative artist. In this business it is helpful to […]
The year 2021 had its share of ups and downs. I’m sure you are quite aware of most of them. If there was ever a bright spot for the year it was musically. There were new artists and bands that emerged that peaked my interest. There were some legendary artists that re-peaked my interest. There […]
One of my very favorite musical trio’s is the alternative rock band Failure. In fact, when I am pressed to list off some of my most streamed three-piece bands I always list Failure among bands like The Police, Rush, Cream and Facing New York. The band consisting of Ken Andrews (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards), Greg […]
The Philadelphia band Clockwise On Fire released their self-titled debut album on October 22, 2021. Their lead single ‘DIG’ seems to be on a constant spin on my playlist EVER since I heard it. ‘Dig’ has so many elements and layers to it that I find myself discovering something new with each pass. There’s funk, […]
Katie Cole returns with an edgy new single – Short Story Long. This song truly has it all going for it. Strong (as usual for Cole) lead vocals, silky smooth backing and harmony vocals fill the song beautifully. A great combination of acoustic and gritty electric guitars are a nice touch here that gives the […]
One of my very favorite albums to come out of 2020 was the epic double LP – ‘PRIMITIF’ by Jack Hues. That album was years in the making and described deep, emotional and sometimes personal stories form Hues. On September 24th, Hues released the follow up to ‘PRIMITIF’ with another brilliant collection of songs entitled […]
One of the most beautiful things you’ll hear today is the new single from singer-songwriter and Smashing Pumpkins touring member Katie Cole. ‘River Flow’ is the first song from Cole’s upcoming project ‘Rivers & Roads’. Whether it was the tumultuous 2020 that many people faced or just the need to express the need to keep […]
It’s not an often occurrence in popular music that you get a concept record. In the case of Theo Kandel, we are getting a six-song concept EP that is ready to take you on a brief but worthwhile journey. ‘Spin Cycle‘ is the musical equivalent of real life. The songs are filled with stories that […]
Singer/songwriter, producer and front man for The Revivalists’ David Shaw, has released a 12 song LP May 7th via his own imprint Yokoko Records in partnership with C3 Records. I couldn’t be happier to have been able to review these songs. For fans of the Revivalists, the collection of songs will feel familiar yet unique […]
Sananda Maitreya is set to release his 12th studio album on March 15, 2021 – Pandora’s Playhouse. The double album is being released on his own label, TreeHouse Publishing. Maitreya continues to amaze with his smooth and soulful vocals. There’s something so magical about his voice, it seems to draw the listener in and doesn’t […]