I previously did not know the story of Jimmy Valentine. Now I can say I’m glad Following Jimmy Valentine is how I’m introduced to him, and that my musical-loving brain was definitely not disappointed. Written and composed by Jeff Flaster, this cast album was inspired by an O. Henry story about redemption and a Hudson
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Every sound you hear exists because of something that came before it. Trevor Robertson knows exactly what stands behind the music on Bright Colors, and he is happy to share. This live-recorded jazz album grew out of years of loss and growth, and it pays tribute to Iesha Renee Spence Oyabunmi, whose influence he says
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Most people know the feeling of carrying more than their share. Work piles up, family needs something, and the person everyone counts on has little left for themselves. A good album can turn that weight into something worth singing along to. On it all burns down someday, 72 Rats does exactly that, pairing post-punk and new
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Some artists are willing to truly dive into their craft in every medium. They explore more than just sounds, or visuals, or emotions. Everything they create goes into their artistry. Our recent discovery REII is a perfect example of this. Enjoy our conversation with the innovative artist upon the release of her debut single “Carrie”
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Rock albums have a way of revealing their character early. A few seconds in, you can usually tell whether a band is going through the motions or playing like it means every note. Intimate Dream falls firmly in the second camp on Mine Alone, a ten-track record that mixes power rock, funk, jazz touches, and
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Turning thirty tends to arrive before anyone feels ready for it. Fortunately, I Only Came Cause You Said There Would Be A Dog (IOCBYSTWBAD) understands that feeling well. The four-piece Midwest emo band turns isolation, grief, loss, and love into hook-heavy punk that sounds built for late-night drives and packed basement shows. Hailing from rural
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A mellow beat is not a boring beat. Kenny Foster proves this with his latest single, “Alright Then.” Kenny Foster is well-known for mixing thoughtful lyrics with light melodies. For the past few years, he has proven to be a fantastic songwriter and musician, with previous tracks like “Sideways Apocalypse” and “Poor Little Trillionaire” being
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Thirty years in music tends to either wear an artist down or sharpen everything they have to say. This new record is clearly the second kind of outcome. Phil Celia calls it Through The Years, a song cycle built around long-term relationships, aging, and faith. He says himself that it’s not a record he could
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