You don’t need a lot of frills to make something powerful – you need soul, charisma, and a good blueprint for the kind of music you’re going to record. Alyst and his collaborator, the brilliant Affluent Oscar Sanchez, are out to prove this statement true in the new single “Gold,” and while their efforts are
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From an instrumental point of view, there’s a lot to marvel at within the conservative construct of Morten Nygaard’s “Tomorrow Never Comes,” his virgin outing in the studio. Although pressurized in the master mix, the piano still glistens with a reflectiveness that, when placed next to Nygaard’s dynamic vocal as it has been here, feels
From the opening selection “Nocturnes, Op. 9 No. 1_No. 1 in B-Flat Minor” to the closing “Nocturnes, posth._No. 21 in C minor” French pianist Elizabeth Sombart tickles the ivories with refinement in her 21-song album, Singing The Nocturnes. Sombart cultivates Frederic Chopin’s masterpieces into a splendid experience. It’s been said and it sounds cliché, that music
You have heard the expression, ‘it takes a village’. Well, it is no secret that this can apply to artists and their teams and support systems as well. Having founded Yao Law Group and specializing in artist visas, people like Artist Visa Lawyer, Elektra Yao and her team, have proven to be a vital part
Wintry albums frequently suggest themes of life and death, suffering and pleasure, as well as the desire to change and become something stronger and more affectionate than we ever knew we could be, and to this end Streaking in Tongues’ Christmas with Bigfoot is quite the conceptual and on-point listen. In collaboration with poet Marty Achatz, Streaking
Striking folk-rock is starting to feel like the “it” sound of 2022, despite the fact that the year hasn’t even arrived yet, and artists like indie player Eric Colville are absolutely the reason why. Colville doesn’t ask for permission to dive deep in his new album Philadelphia; he cuts into the core of his own soul
Devilishly clever with strangely endearing lyrics and a whole lotta rhythm – the Halloween-themed song “The Boogey Woogey Man” from Marla Lewis is an instant reminder that getting spooky can also mean getting on the dance floor. The children’s genre tune doesn’t exclude all music fans. If you like to hear rich, jazzy tones and
Silky and smooth like satin sheets – singer and songwriter Rina Chanel has a way of making the listener feel relaxed and at total ease in the new soulful, pop/adult contemporary song, “Sweetest of Melody”. A tantalizing feat of harmonies and a near grandeur, Chanel is an artist that paints a lovely picture, brushing off
It is not hard picturing a young Vikki SOTA daydreaming before sleep or during school about a day when he’d have the money to buy a nice pair of shoes or entertain thousands upon thousands like his musical heroes. His dreams became his goals and that is what motivated him. He clutched the proverbial bull
How would you classify your overall music genre/style for your latest CD? Bluesy rock meets singer-songwriter. Who are some of your top musical influences? Eric Clapton, Jerry Garcia, Dr. John, Lowell George/Little Feat, Donald Fagen/Steely Dan. What would you like your fans and potential new listeners to take away from your music? I like music
Songs from an Empty Room is Rory D’Lasnow’s new EP release and its five songs are full of the interiority its title implies. The New Jersey native writes from a familiar place and with familiar language that nevertheless sparks with unique insights and raw introspection. The music, overall, doesn’t work with a wide array of instruments
The Red Sea Film Festival is set to begin next week. While the new festival in the Saudi Arabian coastal town from December 6th until December 15th will be the first fully fledged film festival in the country it is only the tip of the iceberg in the future of a diversified film industry in
“I Like What I See” is Dave Isaacs’ new single from his new album Choogle. This roots-music propelled track has an infectious sound and vibe that pulls listeners in, but never hits a false note. It’s easy with this sort of music to seize upon the obvious elements as a way of distracting listeners from the
“You Are” is the new single from Jamaica’s Robert Minott. This longtime stalwart of the reggae music scene puts himself out on a musical limb with his latest release, but he doesn’t scamper too far out there. Working within the R&B/gospel/funk traditions keeps close enough to his usual stomping grounds that his longtime listeners won’t
“(I Just) Died in Your Arms Tonight” from alto flutist Steve Markoff and flutist Patricia Lazzara is the latest release from a duo whose instrumental prowess has garnered well-deserved attention. The connection between these two outstanding musicians began as a teacher/student relationship when Markoff approached Lazzara seeking out instruction. Few would have ever predicted this
There are countless instances of artists going in a retro direction and it not working out so well, but among those who have hit it out of the park by going a more traditional route than they started with, I think Laura Sumner reigns supreme this November. Sumner’s single “American Man” has the feel of
Rohan Solomon’s journey from fronting the band Cyanide in his home India to working as a solo artist in some of Nashville, Tennessee’s best studios is a compelling tale. The latest chapter in that story is the release of Solomon’s latest single “It’s Christmas”. Looking back over Solomon’s discography may illuminate how surprising it is
Ian Bouras’ “The Accidental Artist” is the latest chapter in the songwriter and guitar player’s musical story and it’s epic and amazing. It is a fitting title. Only Bouras can say this with certainty, but it isn’t difficult to imagine the younger version of Bouras often thinking about little else but just getting out and
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