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'Strange Culprits' is definitely worth checking out when it drops.
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Blues
First Festival Sacramento 2018: Review (May 5, Tanzanite Park)
Hip-hop legends Blackalicious and punk rock sister duo Dog Party headlined Saturday's lineup at the fourth annual First Festival 2018 on May 5 in Sacramento, CA.
Read More »Music Review: Tai Shan – ‘Meet in the Middle’
Meet in the Middle is a well-honed and smoothly polished assortment of easy-listening melodies.
Read More »Music Video Premiere: Joyann Parker – ‘Envy’ Suggests a New Queen of the Blues
Joyann Parker's new music video, called 'Envy,' hits all the right notes.
Read More »Music Review: Lyndol Descant – ‘All Love’
The candid lyricism of Carly Simon meets the easy listening vocalese of Fiona Apple on Lyndol Descant's new release.
Read More »Music Review: Nothing But You – ‘Just For Tonight’ Single Smolders With Lush Sonic Flavors
'Just For Tonight' is rich and affluent with delightful harmonics.
Read More »Music Review: Johnny Chops – ‘Johnny Chops & The Razors’ Delivers Delicious, Swampy Blues
The combination of syrupy, swampy blues and superbly talented musicians gives the music an irresistible tang.
Read More »Music Review: Luca Bash – ‘Keys of Mine’ Is Cool and Stylish
'Keys of Mine' is pleasantly and surprisingly excellent. Be sure to check it out.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 13 (Jerry Williams, Grace Joyner, Low, and More)
Jerry Williams and Low were among the highlights on Tuesday at SXSW Music Festival 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Music Review: Idiot Grins – ‘State of Health’ Shimmers With Luscious Soul and R&B Flavors
'State of Health' is a tasty album. The melodies are strong, dipped in delicious retro harmonics.
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