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In “Beautiful Day,” noted indie recording artist Stephanie Bettman shines like the star she’s always been and successfully mixes two bastions of pop in a melodic marriage that you have to hear for yourself to fully appreciate. Bettman straddles a swinging rhythm while adding a dash of folksiness here and a pinch of classic vocal
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With her latest single, “Run Back,” this New York City songstress proves herself a veritable force to be reckoned with in the ever-expansive realm of pop. Born and bred in the bustling metropolis of New York City, Sabrina was raised in a household steeped in the rich tapestry of diverse cultures and sounds. From the
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Alex Wellkers’ evolution from a budding musician studying accordion and harmonica, among other instruments, to his mature accomplishments as a proficient guitarist testifies to his passion. The Switzerland-based singer, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist’s new release Fly Away has eleven diverse songs spanning an impressive gamut of musical attributes. Strings, guitar, piano, ballads, all-out rockers, and even a whiff of
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Lee Shupp is a bit of a throwback. His new album Rise Up makes his retro music allegiances abundantly clear. Nonetheless, Shupp doesn’t use his chosen genres as a vehicle to travel back in time but instead modernizes them for modern audiences. The blues, jazzy influences, and rock threads running through the album’s eight songs are thoroughly
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I read the accompanying press materials for Mama B.’s “Puffer Fish”, and I went into hearing the first single from her debut album Imaginology harboring low expectations. I assumed this would be a gimmick track – but I was wrong! Talent is evident throughout the single. Jacq Becker, the person behind the Mama B nom de plume,
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Marquette, Michigan’s Ronnie and Elliott Ferguson constitute the father/son duo Streaking in Tongues, and their idiosyncratic brand of instrumental music, inspired by the poetry of Marty Achatz, stands out for several reasons. Their latest full-length release entitled Einstein’s Napkin merges experimental strands, folk, indie rock, minimalist jazz, and progressive rock into an irresistible stew that is challenging
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In their latest release, titled Halloween Leaves, alternative rockers Champ de Mars are set to explore instrumental complexities as a means of making a narrative even more impulsive and penetrative than the standard typically allows, and to me, it’s worth more than a close look. Though tempered by a controlled approach to songs like “Wedding Dresses
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Anyone who dismisses Greye as a passe dad-rock act isn’t listening. The Florida-based outfit has long since established a well-deserved reputation as an instrumental powerhouse brimming with stellar songwriting. The accompanying musicianship driving the songs on their latest foray VII reveals a unit that enjoys cohesion, chemistry, and crackling energy few modern rock bands share. The new
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Universal Dice keeps impressing me more and more each time I encounter their music. Musical Mastermind Gerry Dantone and his bandmates are never content with releasing cookie cutter rock or pop music that you forget days, if not hours, after hearing for the first time. They set their sights higher. I applaud their ambition and
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Bill McBirnie’s prodigious flute playing talents are apparent from the first song and title track of his new release Reflections (For Paul Horn). “Reflections” has a predominantly laid-back vibe befitting his chosen instrument, but McBirnie mixes in some uptempo physicality into the arrangement that broadens the track’s diversity. No one can hear this eight-song collection and
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No one can claim that young performer, musician, and songwriter Dawson Fuss isn’t engaged with life. His new five-song EP Maybe makes it abundantly clear. Fuss steeps his art in the everyday concerns and experiences common for any nineteen-year-old. What makes it uncommon, however, is the mature perspective he has on those aforementioned experiences and concerns. Fuss is
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Welcome! Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Brad Sevy, a visionary artist whose musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Their latest release has captivated audiences with its seamless fusion of genres and storytelling. Without further ado, let’s delve into their creative process and unravel the magic behind their latest masterpiece. Well
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Welcome to our exclusive interview with Kathy Sabol! We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to dive into her creative process, learn more about her and her art. Could you tell us about the inspiration behind your upcoming single? What themes or experiences influenced its creation? I wrote “Belong with You” with two groups in mind:
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Roots Asylum’s eleven-track release Ride On dives deep into a great rock and roll sound on many tracks. However, they don’t limit themselves. The five members of Roots Asylum, led by lead singer and rhythm guitarist Jimmy Macaroni (McMillan), are equally at home with blues, acoustic arrangements, and even a dash of country music and punk rock
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While conceptualism is quashing the competition in the mainstream market to an extent where it’s difficult to tell the alternative rappers from their more commercially-stylized counterparts, Ren.y.c’s forward sound in the new single “Wicky” is truly her and her alone. Without consuming the brutish mentality of a bygone era in hip-hop’s charismatic poetic history, Ren.y.c
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This is a stirring, deeply human track that serves as a call to arms when we need one the most. Different Moon’s “The Underdog” isn’t a crassly obvious anthem. There’s no guitar hero-esque solo, no soaring Freddie Mercury-style vocals, and no cliches galore that sound cribbed from a sports special or Hollywood movie. I hear a
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The fresh and individualistic is still out there – just be willing to look. If you give Bray and The Dens a chance, however, there’s no need to look further. Bray’s personal songwriting vision draws from a recognizable frame of reference, longtime music devotees will spot his influences, but he filters them through talents that
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