Staring Into Nothing's new album 'Power' combines shimmering flavors of progressive rock with cutting social commentary. Intrigued by the record's lyrical thrust, I talked with Steve Rogers about the band’s impetus and direction.
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Music Premiere: Frank Viele – ‘Drop Your Gun’ from the Upcoming Album ‘What’s His Name?’
Firmly established as a talent to be reckoned with, Viele won two New England Music Awards in 2016, for Album of the Year and Male Performer of the Year. 'Howl' called his shows 'transcendent,' with music that 'will rattle your bones and penetrate to the core.'
Read More »Music Preview: Peter Karp – ‘Blue Flame’ Saturates the Blues with Sweltering Heat
Based on the 'Your Prettiness' appetizer, 'Blue Flame' promises to be a yummy presentation of roots-blues music that will boil your blood and leave you panting for more. Peter Karp knows how to bring heat to the blues.
Read More »Tony Bennett Honored with the 2017 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Legendary performer Tony Bennett received the prize for his lifetime contributions as an interpreter of America's songbook.
Read More »Concert Review: Jazz and Chihuly, Songs of Protest and Reconciliation at New York Botanical Garden
By the conclusion of the evening, the storm and rain had stopped and the audience had been refreshed and uplifted by the program's embodiment of the evolution of freedom into forgiveness, reconciliation, and love.
Read More »From Wall Street to Music Celebrity: Dom Marcell
He recently released two singles: 'D.T.K.' and 'That’s Whats Up.' His music combines pop, hip-hop and R&B influences.
Read More »Jim Morrison: Unlocking The Doors, 50 Years On
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of 'The Doors' and the Summer of Love.
Read More »Concert Review: Yoshiki Classical Special with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
Yoshiki has used emotional trauma as the raw material to build the rest of his life and art. It also serves as the centerpiece of his Classical Special show, which, like his concerts with X Japan, has a resonant energy that remains with one long after the program has ended.
Read More »Interview: Music and Light – A Conversation with Bic Runga
In an exclusive interview with Blogcritics, New Zealand native and music icon Bic Runga discusses 20 years of music, her fifth LP, 'Close Your Eyes', and who she is today.
Read More »Video Interview: Singer Patrizio Buanne at the Friars Club
In concert, and as I found out in person as you can see in the video interview below from the Friars Club in New York, Patrizio's charm, unforgettable persona, and anointed voice allow him to revel in interpreting pop songs and Italian and international standards, leading to millions of album sales globally.
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