Every year it happens that I miss an album that should have been covered and could have finished in the top albums for the year. In 2018, one of the biggest misses I made was Laura Jean Anderson’s impeccable album Lonesome No More. Fans of …
Tag Archives: jazz
Max chill variety list
The Ambient Light – “Will You Be Alright?” -If ambient chill music is your thing, you need to know about this band. The Ambient Light have an incredibly comforting sound. Synths can be so frustrating when you hear them all the time, but …
Blues, Jazz, and Roots Country: Keeping Real Music Alive
One of the genres we cover proudly on this site is “roots” music. People disagree on what that means, but to us it’s a mash up of distinctly American music that is spiritually expressive, based in strings and vocals, with authentic lyrics. Here’s …
Three Neoclassical Tracks to bring you calm
Sometimes life can feel a bit unsettling. Whether it’s national or personal tragedy, take a few moments to enjoy these tracks to bring you calm from some incredible emerging artists in the neoclassical genre. Monica Xiao – “Vivaldi Takes Five” -This is a …
Little Bit of Everything: A Music Mix for Your Sunday
Sometimes when we curate these lists, we have a neat and tidy theme. Not this time! Here we give you five tracks that we enjoy for vastly different reasons. So put your feet up, grab a beverage of choice, and enjoy an eclectic …
Live Show Review: Lake Street Dive at Cleveland’s House of Blues
Live Show Review: Lake Street Dive at Cleveland’s House of Blues Cleveland loves Lake Street Dive. You can feel it in the air. From the moment we walked into the venue, it was obvious that there was a “buzz” around the evening’s act. …
Throwback Album Review: Laney Jones – Golden Road
Throwback Album Review: Laney Jones – Golden Road This album is from 2013, but it deserves a mention here. It’s every bit the kind of Americana and classic songwriting we often feature. Beyond that, Laney Jones has a beautiful, natural vocal tone. She’s …
Tattletale Saints – How Red is the Blood – Endearing duo bring classic American music sounds to life
I was about 10 seconds into the opening track when I knew this was an album I would enjoy. The Tattletale Saints have a wonderful ability to generate endearing, comfortable songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for life. This album is smart, crisp, …
Tony Tedesco and Full Fathom 5 – Bulletproof – Sultry vocals fill Americana-jazz track
Check out this track from Tony Tedesco and Full Fathom 5. The song has a real flair to it and a lot of attitude. It is both timeless and feels new. Check out Tony’s band here. And just for fun, follow along with …
Wood Brothers – The Muse – Harmony-filled Americana Album of the Year Candidate
It’s not every day a music writer gets a chance to hear such an accomplished band that can still be considered “on the rise.” The Wood Brothers, an Americana and/or folk rock band fronted by Boulder, Colorado natives Chris and Oliver Wood, have …
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