'So New York' is grand! This Steven Blane album is full of vintage jazz/pop aromas that give off tantalizing wisps of elusive familiarity similar to the heady music of the ‘40s and ‘50s.
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Music Review: Morrison Kincannon – ‘Beneath the Redwoods’
'Beneath the Redwoods' by Morrison Kincannon is simply glorious, like a gem buried deep in the earth. Once exposed to the light of day, their music glows.
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Roberts and crew show that making music is about creating dialogues between the musicians.
Read More »Interview: Karyn White on Returning to Music: “Unfinished Business”
People come and go in the tough world of music; however, when a true star rekindles their illumination in such a powerful way, you just know it’s destiny.
Read More »Music Review: Miriam Waks – ‘Tales from a Room’
The highlight of 'Tales from a Room' is the rich, delicate voice of Miriam Waks, with a striking exotic roundness, making it uniquely pleasing to listen to.
Read More »Music Review: Water Seed – ‘Say Yeah!! Live at the Blue Nile’ Delivers a Big Funk Party Band Sound
'Say Yeah!! Live at the Blue Nile' is tremendous. Water Seed certainly deliver the goods on this album.
Read More »Music Review: N.ave – ‘Black Magic’ EP Doles Out Stylish Hip-Hop
With 'Black Magic,' N.ave serves up stylish, sophisticated hip-hop.
Read More »Music Review: Lizzy Latimer – ‘Can’t Cage Me’ ft. Kyah Baby
'Cant Cage Me' meshes R&B vibes with retro hip-hop, resulting in suavely polished hip-pop.
Read More »Music Review: Spragga Benz – ‘Spread Out’ ft. Hype and Fever
With 'Spread Out,' Spragga Benz imparts torrid Jamaican music rife with a pulsating rhythm, wicked sounding synths, and stellar vocal delivery.
Read More »Music Review: Keith Morris & the Crooked Numbers – ‘Psychopaths & Sycophants’
If you’re a fan of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, this is an album you definitely want to own.
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