Pink Martini casts its unique big-band lounge sound around the world on its crackling new album, with songs in Spanish, French, Turkish, Farsi, Arabic, Xhosa and more.
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Music Review: One Way Ride – ‘Put Me On’ EP
One Way Ride penned nine songs about a diversity of relatable topics such as mistakes, lost love, and new opportunities.
Read More »Music Review: Von Konow – ‘Cosmic’ Single
Von Konow’s new single “Cosmic” will ring true to listeners hooked on 1980s synthpop rock.
Read More »Music Review: Julphan Tilapornputt – ‘Regards to You II’
Combining an intriguing mixture of influences, Tilapornputt's music features sophisticated, guitar-centric compositions that merge classical elements with jazz improvisation.
Read More »Cabaret Review (NYC): Gay Marshall – ‘Gay’s Paree!’ at Pangea
All through the generous, smart, funny show, carefully crafted yet emotionally authentic, with Marshall sang songs by Jacques Brel and made famous by Edith Piaf, living the songs, and letting us live them – and live her love affair with Paris – too.
Read More »Music Review: Justin Ryan – ‘Warm Whiskey Nights’
Justin Ryan’s ‘Warm Whiskey Nights’ is a collection of 12 relaxed and relaxing ballads.
Read More »Concert Review: Lido’s ‘Everything’ Tour (San Francisco, 11/02/16)
Norwegian producer and songwriter Lido (known for his work with Chance the Rapper, Halsey, ASAP Ferg) leaves the crowd in San Francisco absolutely breathless after the first night of the must see 'Everything' Tour, taking place in unique and beautiful spaces across the U.S.
Read More »Concert Review: PUBLIQuartet – ‘The New Baroque’ at the Met Cloisters (NYC, 11/5/2016)
The members of this adventurous quartet proved themselves masters of tonal variation, broad technique, and compositional creativity in a fascinating program that transformed and adapted Bach and Haydn and presented modern works that nod to the Baroque.
Read More »Music Review: Human Darts – ‘Explicit Thoughts’ EP
Human Darts have put together in ‘Explicit Thoughts’ a set of four uptempo, fun, and tongue-in-cheek numbers.
Read More »Music Review: NRBQ – ‘High Noon: A 50-Year Retrospective’
NRBQ are every bit as adventurous as they were as a young bunch of guys playing around at the Adams home some 51 years ago, even though Terry Adams stands alone as the only band member spanning the timeline from then to now. How he’s been able to hang on to the energy and charming irreverence that permeates this box of collected performances (both studio and live in concert) is a testament to his continued enthusiasm and love of music.
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