I knew this guy in college who sold sounds. Like–he had developed these sound waves that he said would increase your brain’s production of dopamine or serotonin and things that will make you high without actually taking actual drugs and he was weird …
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Quick Hit: Alessia’s “Here” a party anthem for the introverts.
In the summer I tend to go to a lot of house parties. “This will be fun.” I tell myself. So, I go with my husband. I bring a bottle of something or a bowl of something. I walk inside and realize that …
Album Review: Jesse Lafser–the southwest for the adventurer in your soul.
My favorite librarian is retiring. I love her because whether she is running toddler story hour or talking about her upcoming trip to New Zealand, she is a top shelf storyteller. I want to be her when I grow up. I’ve been drowning …
Artist Interview–Benjamin’s Brother
In January I reviewed an eclectic Brit-pop album from Israeli artist, Benjamin’s Brother. I thoroughly enjoyed the updated, timeless sound and the poignant, honest lyrics. When the opportunity to have a conversation with the creator of this album appeared in my inbox, I …
Ted Z and the Wranglers–Cowboy Rock and Roll
On your average day, I do not think of Southern California as a hotbed for quality country music. Here I am being wrong again. Maybe it’s not a hotbed and maybe this isn’t the most country of country music. Ted Z and the …
Album Review: Angela James – Way Down Deep – Soulful, gorgeous stories of love and heartbreak
Chicago’s Angela James‘ premier album is called “Way Down Deep”. That’s how far it reaches into your soul. This album sounds like light dancing around the rocks and weeds at the bottom of a lake. It’s brilliant and shadowy. James’ voice reaches, soars, …
Band of Lovers–a romantic, adorable roadtrip
I grew up in upstate New York. It’s pretty well known that they host a pretty good underground metal scene (at least they did when I was a metalhead teenager). Folk music–not so much. I was very actively surprised and pleased when Band …
Dena Dena Dena–soulful, sweet, and sad.
Dena Dena Dena is a band out of South Bend, Indiana. They feature a vast assortment of instruments and musicians. This EP is short, sweet, and sad but a fantastic addition to your music collection. You’ll like them if you like meadows, zentangles, …
The Jason Connelly Band–quality, sincere country music.
Jason Connelly has spent most of his time in the American South. Over the last six years he has grown immensely as a musician, starting off as a solo artist with a few instruments in the back of his car, he has grown …
Ashley Allred–ethereal, instrumental, magical
This morning National Public Radio taught me about Gaelic mouth singing. I’ve been fascinated by throat singing for a while and with the concept of the voice as an instrument. Ashley Allred is not a throat singer or a mouth singer (though I …
