How are you feeling about this year’s music you’ve put out so far? I feel like now that I’ve finally had enough time removed from the making of all the songs I’ve released this year I can actually listen to them as just a listener now, and not as critical of a mindset, and I
Month: October 2021
Lisa Johnson’s prior book 108 Rock Star Guitars established her as one of the pre-eminent photographers of musical instruments and its follow-up, Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock, is a much more serious-minded affair. Let’s clarify, however. I believe it is impossible for Johnson to tackle this subject in book form without communicating her deep love for the music
As the spooky season encroaches on us further and further, those looking for an alternative from the miserable experience that is “The Monster Mash” need to look no further than AV Super Sunshine’s latest kick-ass single “Frankenstein”. Now, don’t be fooled by the title and some of its sound, it’s not a traditional Halloween song
Tony Turner’s “Blackwater Shine” is the Alabama based singer’s first release. His debut under the auspices of Hilliard Entertainment culminates a multi-year journey from long-term service as a member of the United States Navy, marriage, and fatherhood. Mike Hillard, Jesse Brogdon, and Eddie Wilson worked together to write a song that provides Turner with five-star
If you think that the best in country music is coming out of Nashville in 2021, you probably don’t know anything about a singer/songwriter by the name of John Dartnell, who will singlehandedly change your thought process on the subject with his new single “Here’s to the Road” this autumn. As opposed to following the
Thank you for taking this interview! How did you come up with your stage name? My stage name is my REAL name! My formal name is Elizabeth and my Mom made sure I was called Lizzie and not Liz growing up. My middle name is Thomas, as this is my Mom’s maiden name. I have
Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstory of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing
Luka James has just released his highly anticipated new music video for his latest single “Hazy Dreams” which is now available worldwide. The music video Hazy Dreams is directed by musician Luka James and stars the actress Morgana Van Peebles (Superstition, PsyFi) Intermixing super 8mm footage from their time during quarantine with digital footage from
“Right After Sinatra. Frank Would Have Loved Him!” – Quincy Jones Omar Kamal, also known as “The Palestinian Frank Sinatra” will be performing Live At Jazz at Lincoln Center in the Appel Room on Monday, October 18th, 2021. Omar Kamal is a globally recognized singer, composer and producer. A diverse range of multicultural influences have
“The Fountain” instrumental from Nashville’s Pet Envy couldn’t be more aptly named. Capturing the roller emotions of a relationship or even just splashing the listener with a range of sounds and beats, Pet Envy creates an envious sound in this vibrant instrumental. Playing out like the soundtrack to a John Hughes film through the modern
Hasten Mercy is an unusual project. It is an outgrowth of the Head Fake project, a neo-80’s music group. Their avowed intent to revamp the New Wave genre using modern technology has attracted a growing fanbase but one of its members, Michael Baker, isn’t content. His new musical outlet Hasten Mercy utilizes modern technology as
The fourteen song collection Country Faith Bluegrass gathers a raft of the best bluegrass interpreters working in music today. The album title clearly indicates the release’s overarching theme, songs expressing religious faith/belief in some fashion, but anyone holding their breath will be relieved to know it isn’t a divisive effort. Even non-believers will recognize and enjoy the