Violent Mae
The ambient haze of Violent Mae’s sophomore album is, as expected, more polished than the duo’s self-titled 2013 debut. However, the surf rock vibes are unexpectedly prevalent, as in opening … Read more
Album Reviews
Eric Clapton
So old Slowhand is now just that: an old slowhand. Recorded on and around Eric Clapton‘s birthday live at London’s Royal Albert Hall, a venue Clapton often considers a “home” … Read more
Jimmy and the Mustangs
Big band and Texas swing come to mind as soon as track one, “Roll the Dice,” starts to play. It’s the perfect song to introduce listeners to the rest of … Read more
U.S. Elevator
U.S. Elevator cite some formidable sources of inspiration on their self-titled debut: the Beatles, Neil Young, the Hollies and Gram Parsons among them. The similarities between U.S. Elevator and those … Read more
Daniel Martin Moore
Golden Age is an uncommonly beautiful album, a collection of meditative melodies that ring with both passion and purpose. Of course, this is nothing new as far as Daniel Martin … Read more
King Radio
King Radio frontman Justin King is a talented singer and songwriter with impressive guitar chops. Yet, his greatest asset may be his formidable skills as an arranger and all-around musical … Read more
Western Star
Fireball is the debut release for Baltimore’s Western Star. It was produced by Ken Bethea of the Old 97’s, a band that Western Star credits as an influence in their … Read more
The Vulgar Boatmen
Vulgar Boatman’s first album You and Your Sister, originally released in 1990, marked an auspicious debut, an effort of great promise that should placed the band on the same pedestal … Read more
Jonn Del Toro Richardson
Jonn Del Toro Richardson first came to my attention when he was the lead guitarist for Otis Taylor, touring during Taylor’s “Recapturing the Banjo” period. Taylor’s endorsement provides enough credibility … Read more
Danielle Nicole
Former Trampled Under Foot singer and bassist Danielle Nicole comes into her own on Wolf Den, her recent solo release. Clearly influenced by Stevie Nicks and Bonnie Raitt, Nicole excels … Read more
