Feminine Care, by Bay Area multimedia artist Lexagon (AKA Alexa Burrell) on Ratskin Records, is a complex and subtle musical examination of what it meant to be a woman of colour living during the time of the Trump presidency. However, anyone expecting strident political statements will be sorely disappointed, as …
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Music Review: Adam Levin – ’21st Century Spanish Guitar, Volume 4′
The classical guitarist releases the fourth and final volume in his estimable "21st Century Spanish Guitar" series.
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A previously unreleased live set from Zappa, one of rock's most versatile and idiosyncratic performers. Also: Ashley Riley's gorgeous CD and more new releases.
Read More »Music Review: Duo Mantar – Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The mandolin-guitar duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Duo Mantar’s Jacob Reuven, Adam Levin on Their Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Music Review: Tyler Holmes -‘Nightmare in Paradise
Nightmare in Paradise' from Taylor Holmes is the perfect synthesis of electronic music and soul sensibilities. This is next generation music happening right now.
Read More »Music Review: Dax Pierson – ‘Nerve Bumps: A Queer Divine Dissatisfaction’
With "Nerve Bumps A Queer Divine Dissatisfaction" Dax Pierson has created a beautiful series of musical pieces that will inspire and enlighten.
Read More »Music Review: Golden Champagne Flavoured Sweatshirt – ‘Expectant’
'Expectant' by Golden Champagne Flavoured Sweatshirt is a perfect example of what electronic music is able to create to help expand our minds and awareness.
Read More »Concert Review: Gala Concert for the 2020 Azrieli Music Prizes (Montreal/Livestream, 22 October 2020)
Four world premieres celebrated the 2020 winners of these prestigious prizes in Jewish and Canadian music.
Read More »Music Review: Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile – ‘Not Our First Goat Rodeo’
A fresh fusion of folk, bluegrass, classical music and the avant-garde from Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile and company
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