'If I Had The Strength' is delightful, full of traditional textured tones, and compact, potent rhythms.
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Blu-ray Review: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert: Encore
This continuing Rock HOF induction video series comes highly recommended set (3.5 stars out of four), as many musicians perform some rare and very memorable works. Enjoy 44 live performances from four induction ceremonies (2010-2013).
Read More »Concert Review: Jade Bird at The Chapel, San Francisco, September 6, 2018
Jade Bird wowed the San Francisco crowd at The Chapel during her Thursday night show (September 6, 2018) with old songs and new ones that may be included on her upcoming full-length debut album.
Read More »Music Interview: Mia and Jonah (Indie Folk Duo)
Originally from the Bay area, Mia and Jonah are an indie folk duo who will drop a new album, 'Spin as One,' in late September 2018.
Read More »Music Premiere: Jim Clements Releases ‘Not A Lot Of Blood’
Unique yet delightful to listen to, 'Not A Lot Of Blood' exudes the ache of life on glorious textures of sound.
Read More »Music Video Premiere: Rebecca Blasband Releases ‘Love Is’
Rebecca Blasband’s musing tones bathe the lyrics in tantalizing wisps of recollection and marvel.
Read More »Music Review: Ben DeLaurentis – ‘Liar for a Muse’
Alas, 'Liar for a Muse' by Ben DeLaurentis offers little to recommend. The songs feel dragged down by gravity.
Read More »Music Review: Malcolm Holcombe – ‘Come Hell or High Water’
Malcolm Holcombe's gritty rootsiness and warm-blooded sincerity shine through gloomy subject matter, frosted with pearly harmony vocals from Iris Dement.
Read More »Music Review: Miles Maxwell – ‘Red Ghost’
'Red Ghost' reflects tantalizing wisps of nostalgic recollection and the palpable cheerless power of heartache, along with ironic observations on the absurdity of love and life.
Read More »Music Review: Shemekia Copeland – ‘America’s Child’ – Blues for our times.
‘America’s Child’ and Shemekia Copeland prove that not only are the blues are alive and thriving, they represent all of our dreams and aspirations for a better world.
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