Melançon Delivers his Power-Popera to the World
Subtitled, “A Power-Popera,” the selected songs on Get Gos visit virtually every musical galaxy within reach.
Sumner Enters New Territory with The Euphoriants
Sting’s eldest, Joe Sumner, busts out a new band and a new sound.
Dafrico Enjoys Healthy Diet of Music and Politics
Dafrico credits Keith Richards as his main influence, inspiration, and mentor.
The English Beat reawaken with impressive new album
“For fans of the ska / new wave / punk / reggae collective The English Beat, it’s been a 36 year drought since the last studio album.”
The Head Explore ‘Space’ With Astronomical Results
Potential greatness lies in track 10. “I Wanna Be Loved” hits on all 12 cylinders, with hints of some of those aforementioned Brit bands. A smart and powerful song.
Five Eight Keep on Truckin’
New Release: Songs For St. Jude by Five Eight Athens, Georgia legends Five Eight are readying to drop their eighth studio album, Songs for St. Jude (Chicken Ranch Records). Produced by Mike Albanese, the 17-song double album illustrates just how relevant the band remains some 25 years after […]
Mudcat Engages Fans With New Release
“Drink Myself Sober” sounds like a young Van Morrison with the world’s best backing band. Dudeck’s guitar and passionate, soulful vocals are a guaranteed to draw in fans of any genre.
Charming Axe Create Superb Harmonies on Debut Album
New Release: Gathering Days by Charming Axe, June 1, 2014 Appalachia never sounded so good. Chicago’s Charming Axe have recorded a set of originals and covers for Gathering Days that is sure to lower your blood pressure and heighten your musical IQ. These folksy, bluegrassy gems, with harmonies […]
Uncle Green or 3 lb. Thrill: Whatever You Call Them, They’re Back
Review: Rycopa by Uncle Green/3 lb. Thrill It was the late-eighties and for Uncle Green, the dream was coming true. They were a well known college rock band that was successfully touring. Soon came the big label deal, exposure, chance of a lifetime. After a short stint on […]
The Handcuffs: Worth the Wait
New Release:Waiting for the Robot by The Handcuffs (OOFL Records) Sep. 6, 2011 “Testing, testing / May I have your attention / We are The Handcuffs / This is a test” Chloe Orwell sings through her bullhorn on “This Is A Test.” The good news is: they passed the […]
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