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'Overlook' is scrumptiously innovative and imaginative, full of intersecting colors and flavors.
Read More »Music Review: David Hopkins – ‘Overlook’ Provides Dazzling, Imaginative Music
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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 Premiere: Bumpus – ‘Way Down Deep’ EP Metes Out Contagious Funk
'Way Down Deep' delivers rough and ready funk-flavored music that hits home with a wallop.
Read More »Music Review: Kachinga – ‘Sky Falling’ Melds Hip-Hop with R&B
'Sky Falling' is a good album. For the most part, the melodies are tantalizing.
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.
Read More »Music Review: Agency – ‘Philosophies’ Exudes Polished Hip-Hop Tones
'Philosophies' is a strong album, full of infectious grooves and captivating vocal harmonies.
Read More »Music Premiere: Nokay – ‘The One I Feed’ EP Shimmers With Intensity
'The One I Feed' presents the sonic reverence usually associated with Gregorian chants. Its harmonic attributes are relevant and emotionally inspiring.
Read More »Music Review: Andy Michaels – ‘Revisited’ Falls a Bit Short
'Revisited' is betwixt and between, a mish-mash of good tunes with mediocre tunes. The melodies would be better served with reduced flamboyance and grandiosity, especially the vocal harmonies, which too often reach levels of overcompensation.
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