Yonatan Gat is a guitarist, an artist, an enigma. His second LP called Universalists is a creation that keeps this description alive. Gat, one of the founders of Monotonix, seems to be the most energetic and psychedelic musicians out there and is, perhaps, the most genre defying. Punk rock, improvisational jazz, world music, choir […]
Modern Lore is the newest album by one of the great contemporary jazz guitarists, Julian Lage. The second project working as a trio, he creates a nuanced, yet spunky blend of jazz, country, and good old rock ‘n roll. The album is a rhythmic journey. Each track contains something different, sometimes drastically so; but […]
Global shred guitarist Rahul Mukerji packs a lot of interesting and original playing into his recently recorded effort Ma Da Re Sha . He was born in India, where he has also performed, and currently lives in Maryland after having put in work around the USA in Chicago, Virginia, Boston, and Washington,D.C. He’s a […]
Slovenian guitarist Ivansson is a tasteful and melodic player with a better-than-average grasp of how to write instrumental songs. The music on his latest EP draws from the best of classic rock and blues and is that rare sort of instrumental material that one doesn’t need to be a musician to appreciate. Ivansson puts his […]
Guitars are increasingly popular and form the foundation of a strong indie rock song, but how many guitar owners really know how to play? Learning guitar can be intimidating and confusing. However, with the right method and dedication, creating a great indie rock tune is open to anyone, regardless of age or natural talent. The Fool’s […]
The two new singles from Phil Varca and the SlamJammers are blazing examples of their blues rock power entitled “Cash” and “Don’t Push Me”. The band has established quite a reputation in the New York City area and they’ve appeared in plum supporting spots for top tier acts like Joe Bonamassa and Shemekia Copeland, along […]
-review by Mike O’Cull -independent music journalist Equipped with only with a guitar, a looper, and a whole lot of chops, Bud Summers makes beautiful music that lies somewhere amongst classical, New Age/Ambient, jazz, and classic rock and soul sounds. It sounds like a big mash up until you hear him turn it all into one […]
Rock artist Jelly Ellington took his music with him from North Carolina’s mountains to Texas’ humidity. Yet along with his music, he brought a contagious, overwhelming joy that captures listeners wholeheartedly. Such happiness is in his debut album, “All In,” and fans won’t be able to keep themselves from smiling during his national tour this year. The album […]
