Working in the shadows of a prominent music figure can have both its perks and disadvantages. While such an environment could provide for a
By this stage in her interminable music career, Bettye LaVette has no reason to change her style. In fact, the first few moments of
No, this blog is not based out of Sweden. I still sit here in boring old New Jersey, dreading the upcoming first day of
August was certainly one of the most consistent months I’ve covered lately. Numerous bands featured with quality music… enjoy. 01. The Afternoons – Let’s
Do they have April Fool’s Day in Sweden? I would hope so, as I am sympathetic for any country without such a glowing “holiday”,
Some bands just love talking about themselves. I occasionally receive one-sheets that contradict both their namesake and purpose in providing an accessible introduction to
We all hear that “sensitive singer/songwriter” babble all the time. Often employed as a propaganda tactic by corporate minds who hold a fraudulent regard
In most forms of contemporary rock music, it is highly perceptible that mood has the ability to dictate tempo. Rock artists conventionally treat the
Justin Russo follows up a pleasing debut with a more expansively fulfilling continuation of his enjoyable style: infectiously majestic orchestral chamber-pop with hints of
If it were not for the references to ICQ, Facebook, and other forms of technological social networking in the geekily titled “The Only One