Album Review: Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Live at Dorothy Major Devil and the Deep Blue Sea are an artful indie folk trio comprised of Lizzie Quinlan, Patrick Kennedy, and Matt Kolodzieski. The three talented musicians work together well, generating an …
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Defining Roots Music in the 21st Century
Defining Roots Music in the 21st Century “Roots” music is one of those labels that seems to be thrown around in the music industry like a wild card. Every song is made up of the same root of musical notes and rhythms, right? …
Album Review: Jeremiah Daly – The Darkness Will Be Over Soon
Album Review: Jeremiah Daly – The Darkness Will Be Over Soon Phrasing might be the most under-appreciated element of good performance and it’s particularly important when delivering carefully crafted, poetic lyrics. Jeremiah Daly, a Jacksonville singer songwriter, is gifted at the art of …
Album Review: Trout Steak Revival – Brighter Every Day
Album Review: Trout Steak Revival – Brighter Every Day From first glance at the Trout Steak Revival submission, I couldn’t help but chuckle. I mean, it’s just a funny name. And bands with funny names can be a grab bag; sometimes they’re gimmicky, …
Album Review: The Wealthy West – Long Play
Album Review: The Wealthy West – Long Play Americana can be such a strange label, everything from honkytonk country music to folk singers in sheep’s clothing. The smooth-voiced Brandon Kinder brings a genuine sound to the band The Wealthy West that is thoroughly …
Album Review: Emily Crawford – Loving Like Fools
Album Review: Emily Crawford – Loving Like Fools If pop country is your gig, you really have to give Emily Crawford a listen. She’s great at what she does, gettin’ them boots a’kickin’. I actually typed a smile emoji while I was listening …
Album Review: Marie Danielle – Hustler
Album Review: Marie Danielle – Hustler Imagine silk laying on the floor, impossibly smooth and still reflecting brightly the light coming through the window. What color did you imagine? Was it a royal purple? Maybe a bright crimson? That’s what I imagine when …
Five Fabulously Talented Singer Songwriters
Five Fabulously Talented Singer Songwriters The task of the songwriter is complex; take an emotion or moment and capture it in song. Make sure that the mood of the music matches the feeling of the message. Also, it can’t be too cheesy or …
Album Review: Galapaghost – I Never Arrived
Album Review: Galapaghost – I Never Arrived If you like alternative acoustic music, you’ve come to the right place. Galapaghost is a wonderful artist and this album I Never Arrived is an absolute stunner. From the opening guitar notes on “Mazes in the …
Artist Interview: The River Has Many Voices
Artist Interview: The River Has Many Voices Thanks to an outstanding performance in our Bob Dylan cover contest, we’ve been reintroduced to the immensely talented The River Has Many Voices. Enjoy getting to know this truly creative songwriter and lyricist. You’ll find much …
