Reviews

The Posies

Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow were headed for a divorce. The signs were everywhere on 1996’s Amazing Disgrace, a tour de force of glorious, angst-ridden power-pop that followed 1993’s sweetly … Read more

Various Artists, Curated by the Rolling Stones

Being a lifelong record collector who’s amassed over 11,000 records—most of them blues-related—this comprehensive blues compilation is near to my heart. The 2-CD collection, each with 21 tracks, was curated … Read more

Brandon Isaak

Brandon Isaak is a talented singer/musician/songwriter who showcases a beautiful, bluesy, velvet-ensconced voice, as well as impressive instrumental prowess on Rise ‘N’ Shine’, an interesting mix of blues, jazz, funk, … Read more

Good Paper of Rev. Rob Mortimer

  The Good Paper of Rev. Rob Mortimer’s Lock It Down Tight is a horn-driven soul joy ride that stands alone as a fantastic album. But anyone familiar with the … Read more

Paul Oscher

Paul Oscher is one of those rare things, a true blues living legend. From his work back in the day with Muddy Waters, where Oscher was an integral cog in … Read more

Van Morrison

Long gone are the days of innovation and experimentation. He’s been there, done that and doesn’t need to prove anything. Van Morrison knows what he likes and especially when he … Read more

Ynana Rose

Ynana Rose is one of an emerging group of female coastal California artists including Southern Californians Alice Wallace, KP Hawthorn, and the Calico Band that mix classic country with Americana. … Read more

Shawn Mullins

Twenty swift years have passed since Shawn Mullins released Soul’s Core, his sixth album (of now twelve), and his breakthrough debut on Columbia Records. Featuring arty yarns amid a tantalizing … Read more