There is a sweetness that pierces through the melancholy that makes ‘The Kingdom Belongs to a Child’ all the more powerful.
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Music Review: Jas Patrick – ‘Inky Ovine’ EP
‘Inky Bovine’ is filled with numerous sounds that wrap up in a neat package brought together by soulful and rich vocals.
Read More »Music Review: J Burn – ‘Burnt Blue’ EP
There is something stifling and disempowering about so much nostalgia packed into four songs.
Read More »Music Review: Kinky Friedman – ‘The Loneliest Man I Ever Met’
Kinky Friedman delves into the darker side of life for his first studio album in 39 years.
Read More »Music Reviews: Indie Roundup – Wide-Ranging Americana from Holly Golightly, Stephen Young & the Union, Andy Hackbarth
These three new albums all fit loosely into the Americana category but are all very, very different. Two are from artists who aren't even (originally) from America.
Read More »Concert Review: Ayla Brown and Madison Rising Bring Country and Rock to Veterans Rally
Patriotism, country music by former 'American Idol' finalist Ayla Brown and rock and roll by Madison Rising made the Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Defend Freedom Tour a treat for the spirit and the ears.
Read More »Music Review: Brent Best – ‘Your Dog, Champ’ [Slobberbone Frontman Releases First Solo Album]
This is gritty stuff and Best breezes through it with a naturalistic poetic flare. It is, at times, downright touching.
Read More »Music Review: The Ragpicker String Band – ‘The Ragpicker String Band’
A loving tribute to the great traditions of country blues.
Read More »The Rockologist: For Your Consideration – Neil Young’s ‘Monsanto Years’; Wilco’s ‘Star Wars’; Rolling Stones At Hyde Park 1969 DVD
Neil Young's rabble-rousing protest rock; Wilco's free, beautiful noise; and The Stones' dress rehearsal for Altamont.
Read More »Music Review: Ajay Mathur – ‘9 to 3’
A good effort that could make do with some major fine-tuning.
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