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Joyann Parker's new music video, called 'Envy,' hits all the right notes.
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Tag Archives: blues
Music Review: Lyndol Descant – ‘All Love’
The candid lyricism of Carly Simon meets the easy listening vocalese of Fiona Apple on Lyndol Descant's new release.
Read More »Music Review: Nothing But You – ‘Just For Tonight’ Single Smolders With Lush Sonic Flavors
'Just For Tonight' is rich and affluent with delightful harmonics.
Read More »Music Review: Johnny Chops – ‘Johnny Chops & The Razors’ Delivers Delicious, Swampy Blues
The combination of syrupy, swampy blues and superbly talented musicians gives the music an irresistible tang.
Read More »Music Review: Luca Bash – ‘Keys of Mine’ Is Cool and Stylish
'Keys of Mine' is pleasantly and surprisingly excellent. Be sure to check it out.
Read More »Music Review: Idiot Grins – ‘State of Health’ Shimmers With Luscious Soul and R&B Flavors
'State of Health' is a tasty album. The melodies are strong, dipped in delicious retro harmonics.
Read More »Music Review: Ajay Mathur – ‘Little Boat’ Is Worth a Listen
'Little Boat' is a good album. Mathur’s voice is at its best when darkly inflected with down and dirty tones.
Read More »Music Review: Noa Fort – ‘No World Between Us’
Fort's vocals capture the natural feel of a live show on the title track. She also shows how the power of music can help people who suffer from mental illness.
Read More »Music Preview: Peter Karp – ‘Blue Flame’ Saturates the Blues with Sweltering Heat
Based on the 'Your Prettiness' appetizer, 'Blue Flame' promises to be a yummy presentation of roots-blues music that will boil your blood and leave you panting for more. Peter Karp knows how to bring heat to the blues.
Read More »Music Review: Véronneau – ‘Love and Surrender’
Véronneau's repertoire as a jazz vocalist/performer is ample in world music formats.
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