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Deafened By Love
The mix of both Eddy and Prusinski's vocals on this EP is great; Eddy has a soft sweet voice, which contrasts well against Prusinski's ...
Written by: Rachael Perrell
Published: July 21st, 2010


Circle EP (Labasheeda)
According to Wikipedia, Labasheeda is a small village in Ireland. It’s also a four-piece rock band from Amsterdam...
Written by: Darren Dencklau
Published: July 20th, 2010


Cuckoo Bird (The Headlocks)
Hailing from Staten Island, New York, The Headlocks is a big band. Rob Carey, lead vocalist/guitar/harmonica player, ensures me there’s only seven full time members. This more-than-usual lineup is obvious due to the ...
Written by: Darren Dencklau
Published: June 15th, 2010


The Woodlands
Hannah and Samuel, of the Woodlands, have crafted together a work that conveys the intelligence and art of simplicity.
Written by: Rachael Perrell
Published: January 23rd, 2010


Painted World (The Soft Hills)
The Soft Hills new EP, Painted World, depicts the serene soundtrack to what is quite possibly one of Wayne Coyne's day dreams...
Written by: Rachael Perrell
Published: January 19th, 2010


One of These Days (Norey)
Essentially, this album is a rabbit hole of both practical and nonsensical emotional reactions; but making ...
Written by: Rachael Perrell
Published: January 17th, 2010


The Bohemian Bitch and ... (Ethan J Perry)
The emotional effect is very similar to spending an afternoon with Mazzy Star; I wouldn't call it hopeful, but the tone of the album seems to point towards this conclusion: nothing definitively sad, simply life.
Written by: Rachael Perrell
Published: December 20th, 2009


Guns, Ammo, Jewelry, Coins (Strange Jerome)
The album carries the slightly aching and very honest melody of love realized (and not), choices revisited and ambitions ...
Written by: Rachael Perrell
Published: September 24th, 2009


Daryl Pierce
Daryl Pierce’s self-titled release is like a ride on a slow-moving cloud...
Written by: Jeff F
Published: June 2nd, 2008


Good Misery (Bob Harp)
Only occasionally accompanied by a rhythm section, Harp’s presence on the disc is raw and unmistakable...
Written by: Jeff F
Published: May 21st, 2008


Amanecer (Luna Nueva)
Amanecer, Luna Nueva's debut album, opens with a ruckus—like a good joke told and guitar laughter fills a crowded room ...
Written by: Cordelia C
Published: May 20th, 2008


The Attic EP
Any man who enjoys Quentin Tarantino films, or any woman who feels her best in a sexy black dress with a martini in hand ...
Written by: Brenda H Kaslow
Published: September 2nd, 2007


The Sky Between Us (Andy Scisco)
...full of catchy layered instrumentation simple enough to highlight a solid Folk-Rock voice and varied enough to make each song feel new...
Written by: Brenda H Kaslow
Published: August 11th, 2007


Hear Me Out (Joel Streeter)
I always enjoy finding out that a good CD was recorded in one weekend ...
Written by: Brenda H Kaslow
Published: July 28th, 2007


Brent Amaker & The Rodeo
With a low voice, six strings, a Rock n Roll attitude and Country twang, these guys show us ...
Written by: Brenda H Kaslow
Published: July 14th, 2007