The Band of Heathens
God-fearing or not, these Heathens have quite a bit to be thankful for. They’re naturally very talented, all five. And by the sounds of Duende, they’ll realize much deserved, big … Read more
Reviews
Light of Day Benefit, The Cutting Room, NYC
I stood in a line stretching ’way down the block to get into the phantasmagoric Cutting Room, where one of the Light of Day Winterfest shows kicked off. Polling some … Read more
Kingsley Flood
This Boston band’s latest release, Another Other, seems pretty darn personal. Frontman Naseem Khuri mixes his experienced-based songwriting with a hint of twang, some country melodies and a lot of … Read more
Popa Chubby
For a musician who’s made his reputation as a live performer, Popa Chubby has an extensive discography. There are studio albums with original material and live recordings that mix Chubby compositions with Hendrix, … Read more
Tim Gartland
Nashville means country music to most people, but the city has reached an almost unrivaled status as a recording center for all kinds of music these days. Here’s another solid … Read more
Diane Coffee
Schubas Tavern was filled with ecstatic energy during the sold out New Year’s Eve concert headlined by Diane Coffee, with opening acts the Voluptuals and Yoko & the Oh Nos. … Read more
Monomyth
Indisputable proof that Monomyth can produce a relatively straightforward, superbly crafted piece of yearning indie-pop is found in “Cool Blue Hello,” a lazy charmer off the band’s latest LP, Happy … Read more
Marc Myers – Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45…
Music journalist Marc Myers’ third book, Anatomy Of A Song, is a love letter to music and its biggest fans. Chronicling 45 hit songs in a four decade stretch from … Read more
The Legal Matters
Let’s have no talk of a sophomore slump around here. Conrad, the glorious second album from Detroit power-pop pushers, the Legal Matters, beats the dreaded curse with engaging, mood-elevating recordings … Read more
Russell Morris
Russell Morris is something of a legend in his native Australia, boasting an esteemed stature that he’s commanded since the late ‘60s, when he scored five Top 10 singles and … Read more
