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Music Preview: Vapeism – ‘Vaped Out Vol. 1’ Spins Out Delicious Fusion Jazz Tones
Vapeism has it going on! The fusion melodies shimmer with persuasive colors, while the musicianship balances between tender intimacy and erupting atomic explosions. If you’re into stylish fusion jazz, don’t miss 'Vaped Out Vol. 1.'
Read More »Music Review: Demir Demirkan – ‘Awakening’ EP (War III) Encompasses Power and Elegance
'Awakening' delivers wildly muscular music with subtle, effective elegance rarely associated with metal. The result is contagious, textured melodies and weighty rhythmic components buffed to a sophisticated polish. In short, 'Awakening' is skillfully wrought music.
Read More »Music Review: My Bloody Valentine – ‘Loveless’ 2018 Vinyl Reissue
In a marketplace flooded with reissues that are little more than thin-sounding cash grabs, this remaster is absolutely essential.
Read More »Music Review: Grant-Lee Phillips – ‘Widdershins’ Is Pointedly Political, Thoughtfully Tuneful
Phillips muscles into the muck of our times with angry energy on his new album.
Read More »Music Review: Lisa Hilton – ‘Escapism’
There is a poetic lyricism in Hilton's arrangements that pairs jazz with classic symphonies.
Read More »Music Review: Kai Exos – ‘Fire & Brew’ Dispenses Radiant R&B Flavors
There’s a tasty stylish energy to 'Fire & Brew,' a combination of modern production, mature esthetics and the residual dynamism of polished R&B. The melody is suavely charming and Kai Exos’ voice glows with silky sultry quixotic colors. 'Fire & Brew' definitely deserves your attention.
Read More »Music Review: Eric Anders – ‘Eleven Nine’ Dispenses Folksy Prog-Rock Flavors and Political Criticism
'Eleven Nine' is a strong album, especially if you’re a fan of Neil Young. The melodies, although a bit lugubrious, are catchy, and Anders’ voice is easy to listen to. Whether you agree or disagree with the political implications, 'Eleven Nine' is worthwhile simply for the music.
Read More »Music Review: Bonnie Montgomery – ‘Forever’
A native of Arkansas, Bonnie Montgomery shows her worldly attributes as a multi-faceted singer and songwriter.
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.
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