News

Curious Dreamers’ release Hushabye Lullabye (Music from the Original TV Series) has an appeal extending far past its obvious tailoring for children. The sum of Sacha Kelly and Giles Lamb’s efforts invokes emotion and flights of fancy capable of spellbinding even music devotees. Melodic strengths are a big reason why. Curious Dreamers concoct ten winning melodies for
0 Comments
With her sophomore album Of Love and Loss, B.B. Cole crafts an ode to the intricacies of human relationships, loss, and love. Each track is a vignette, a scene set against a backdrop of country’s rolling plains, gospel’s sacred warmth, and Tex-Mex’s sunlit vibrancy. The album flows like a film, each song a chapter in a larger
0 Comments
Adam Christian Bass’ album Between Worlds is like a box of chocolates. Take a bite from each track and you’ll get a little taste of something sweet for all occasions: love, loss, reflection…and even something to get you on your feet dancing. You want to party? Try “Lift Off.” It features infectious Latin rhythms that
0 Comments
Andrew Crawford knows a good song when he hears one. His cover of  Guy Clark’s “The Guitar” rates as one of the best roots music singles released in 2024. The South Carolina-based singer/songwriter and guitarist teams up with gifted fiddler Michael Cleveland to give Clark’s classic a decidedly bluegrass spin. They’re joined by Tim Crouch’s
0 Comments
Let’s cut the crap: Misfit Memoirs by UniversalDice isn’t just another rock album—it’s an emotional firestorm. It’s the kind of record that crawls inside your chest, makes itself at home, and then stomps around until you’ve felt every pang of regret, every flash of fury, and every shred of hope it has to offer. It’s
0 Comments
With their electrifying new single, Break Me Down, Worldwide Panic has crafted an anthem that resonates with anyone who’s ever faced adversity, only to rise stronger. From its hard-hitting riffs to its emotionally charged lyrics, the track is a masterclass in modern rock, blending elements of hardcore and melodic hooks that will leave listeners both uplifted and energized.
0 Comments
If there’s one thing we love more than solo icons, it’s two artists coming together to create something unexpected, dynamic, and totally electric. Enter “Don’t Ya”, the new single from Jordan Anthony and Mackenzie Sol, two of American Idol Season 22’s standout stars. Teaming up as J+M, this soulful pop collaboration feels like the sonic
0 Comments
The Music Brings Life non-profit organization hosted a special assembly at the Brooklyn based John Dewey High School where they presented their heartwarming film “Students Are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warrior’s Story” with the hope of raising both blood and awareness to the shortage of blood in the African-American, Latino and Caribbean communities. These communities specifically possess more precise blood
0 Comments
Some bands are built for the present moment, thriving in the here and now. Others seem to straddle time itself, borrowing from the past while bending it forward into something unmistakably their own. HebbaJebba, the Minneapolis quintet behind Number 2, falls squarely into the latter camp, crafting an album that feels both timeless and urgent.
0 Comments
In the world of alt-pop, where nostalgia mingles with innovation and style dances with substance, Trevor Drury emerges as a force of nature—equal parts polished icon and introspective provocateur. With Alice, It’s All in Your Head, Drury’s latest EP, he plunges deep into the corridors of human emotion, presenting us with an experience that feels
0 Comments
The beautiful red headed bombshell, one of New York’s nightlife extravaganzas and the soul of Rita Hayworth, Quinn Lemley has made a name for herself as the star of Burlesque, Broadway and the Silver Screen. “The Heat is On” allows Quinn to show the world the very essence of Rita Hayward through her own acting
0 Comments
The Grascals’ 20 is a thirteen-track outing that commemorates the band’s improbably successful 20-year run promoting a rather hoary and niche style of popular music. What they’re peddling, instead, is a continually vital form of music that encourages community, shows tremendous musicianship, and never fails to entertain listeners. A constant balance between today and yesterday distinguishes their
0 Comments
“Waterfall” supplies us with a notable example of that talent. Her new single from a forthcoming EP release bursts from the speakers with engaging physicality. Grammy-winning producer Marc Swersky intuitively grasps how to frame Jules’ strengths for maximum effect. He pushes her personable vocals to the forefront without ever upsetting the overall presentation and buttresses
0 Comments
Blonde & Grey, the magnetic duo consisting of Kathy Olsen and Neil Friend, has once again proven that they are more than just a band—they are a sonic experience. Their latest album, Drifting Through The Universe, is a transcendent mix of pop-rock nostalgia and fresh, innovative sounds. With their distinctive blend of emotive vocals and
0 Comments
It’s impressive to hear how well K-Bust balances a consistent stylistic approach without ever imitating herself. This stage name for Chilean-born Karla Bustamante provides an energetic vehicle for her musical artistry; a single listen supplies ample proof that Bustamante is a “lifer”. Her third album Rebirth enjoys an unity of sound I associate with the most assured
0 Comments
Nick Chandler and Delivered’s new release, a single entitled “Old Devil’s Dream”, is the band’s first foray since unleashing their 2022 full-length Silver Bird on an unsuspecting bluegrass community. Chandler’s prodigious mandolin playing, guitarist Spencer Atkinson, bassist Gary Trivette, and banjo player Jake Burrows share that rare telepathic bond that seemingly great musical units, regardless of
0 Comments