Do you like guitar solos, diversity of sound, and fun rhythm? Interesting lyrics? Cool harmonies? Good ‘ol classic rock and roll? Then Troup’s “Mercury and Gold EP” is just for you. I really had a lot of fun listening through this one. (And …
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#MusicMondayMarathon – Album Review: Jessica Pruneau – Love’s on Track (NewMusicFriday Ep. 29 Winner!)
Jessica Pruneau is a country singer songwriter that is bound to please a lot of our readers. Her style is pleasant, keeping the listener smiling and feeling optimistic. “We’re on this road, baby, no heading back.” It’s about endurance and doing life together. …
Album Review: The Talbott Brothers – Gray
The first thing that strikes me about The Talbott Brothers is their genuine artistry. You get the sense that they really love what they’re doing and would be singing even if we weren’t listening. I love that. But imagine a few other pairs …
Album Review: Masha Maria – Homes (New Music Friday – Ep 27 Winner)
Masha Maria sings with a sweetness that you will find deeply endearing. Her style is contemplative and honest. The album Homes is a bright contribution to the singer songwriter discography emerging in the early 21st century. You’ll hear familiar lilting vocals and layered …
Album Review: Maximum High – Greek rockers with brand new EP (New Music Friday – Episode 25 Winners)
Maximum High is an example of rock in its purest form. This foursome, from Athens, Greece prove that the language of rock and roll is universal. The members include Irene Dimopoulou, Thanos Amorginos, Dimitri Koutsiouris, and Nick Zografos. Their new EP, released 2 …
Album Review: The Good Folks, Vol. 1 EP – NewMusicFriday – Episode 28 Winners
The Good Folks are a folk outfit who impressed us with their initial submission. Sometimes when we process these tracks, we’re not quite sure what the overall band sounds like. From that first song, we’ve come to appreciate a diverse artistry from The …
Album Review: Joseph Strummer – Rise and Shine (New Music Friday – Ep 21 – Winner)
If you grew up listening to John Mayer riffing on his electric guitar, expressing heartfelt lyrics with that bluesy swagger, you will love Joseph Strummer. He comes across as the genuine article, an artist who is getting started and could really do some …
Album Review: HIRIE – Wandering Soul (New Music Friday – Ep 24 Winner)
HIRIE – Wandering Soul Wandering soul is an album steeped deep in the sensibilities of the reggae genre, but explores global musical styles and a spiritual lyricism to deliver pop melodies in a satisfyingly accessible way. The title track “Wandering Soul” begins as …
Album Review: Alex Bloom – Blue Room (NewMusicFriday Ep 19 Winner)
You voters decided you wanted this one, so gosh darnit I’ll give it to you. Alex Bloom is a pop singer songwriter who will earn acclaim with fans of folks like Ben Folds or Ben Rector. There’s a colorful artistry to the album …
Album Review: Crawford Mack – Mack 1 (Winner NewMusicFriday Ep 18)
Crawford Mack defies genres, so it might be easiest to put him in a generic “rock” style. There is a base in classic rock, for sure, but then shades of other pop styles and even a bit of jazz. It’s an eclectic style, …
