This is the debut album of a young singer/songwriter with an "old soul" and a riveting sound.
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Music Review: Camper Van Beethoven – ‘New Roman Times’ [Deluxe Edition]
This re-release shows Camper Van Beethoven at their best as a talented, sometimes wacky and always unpredictable band.
Read More »Interview: Thomas Crawford, Conductor of the American Classical Orchestra, on Performing Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert on Original Instruments
I've heard it said many times and I agree that the period-instrument movement was one of the two or three most refreshing and lifeblood-giving events in a century to keep classical music alive.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ’40 Below Records & Friends Vol. 1′ (Including KaiL Baxley, John Mayall, & Walter Trout)
This sampler introduces an eclectic group of rock, blues and Americana artists,
Read More »Music Review: Karla Harris – ‘Sings the Dave and Iola Brubeck Songbook’
Karla Harris has old school vocal chops, and pianist Ted Howe’s arrangements make sure she has the perfect canvas to use them.
Read More »Music Review: John Helix – ‘Chronic Happiness’
If you ever wondered what would happen if an English professor wrote music, look no further.
Read More »Music Review: Tinsley Ellis – ‘Tough Love’
Tinsley Ellis has been making outstanding music since his teens, and has been loved by legions of fans for many years now. Tough Love is his third release on his own Heartfixer Music label, following the brilliant Midnight Blue. That album should have been hard to match, but Tough Love …
Read More »Music Review: JJ Grey & Mofro – ‘Ol’ Glory’
A new album of old-timey soul music with a blue-eyed southern twist has a perfect fusion of sound and sensibility and is up there with JJ Grey & Mofro's best.
Read More »MPS Records’ Back Catalog Release Includes Jim Hall and Hank Jones Trio
MPS Records to release back catalog including some jazz legends.
Read More »From Loony to Legit: Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga Surprise with Authentic and Authoritative Performances
What a shock it'll be if it's shock-performers like Cyrus and Gaga who engineer revivals of classic soul and musical-theater stylings.
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