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Live Review of Soul Hustler
Road Rangers Taylor, MI Contact: jheb22@yahoo.com Web: facebook.com/soulhustlersound Players: Jim Hebler, vocals; Jake Smith, guitar; Gordon Spencer, bass; Sean Morse, keyboards; Jenny Molina, vocals; John Slitti, percussion; Jim Sparks, drums Soul Hustler ... -
Album Review of "Cryogenic Dreams" by Red 32 (8/10)
Transglobal RecordsProducers: Steve Bonino, Red 32 Named for a lucky pocket on a roulette wheel, Red 32 scores a winner with this follow-up to their eponymous 2023 debut. The prog-pop ... -
Favorite Signing Stories 2025: Brittany Davis
Signing Date: 2021 Label: Loosegroove Records Type of Music: Neo-Soul/Funk/Jazz Management: Chris Mosher Booking: Lucia Wade, International Touring Booking Publicity: Kevin Calabro, kevin@calabromusicmedia.com A&R: Stone Gossard Web: brittanydavismusic.net When you listen to singer-songwriter/keyboardist Brittany Davis’ music you ... -
Industry Profile: Derek Shulman's Giant Steps
The complete title for musical raconteur Derek Shulman’s new book for Jawbone Press is Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey From Stage Lights to Executive Heights. It is a fascinating “warts ... -
Leon Thomas: Pholks Have Soul
What is soul? Everyone from Parliament Funkadelic and Donny Hathaway to Aretha Franklin and the recently departed D’Angelo has defined and put their distinct stamp on it in some unique ... -
Industry Profile: High Moon Records
This is the age of artificial intelligence and streaming, where music is accessed and consumed through virtual means. In many cases, cell phones and various mobile devices are the platforms ... -
Live Review of Colin Blunstone and Rooney
Majestic Theater Detroit, MI Contact: fiona@thebloomeffect.com Web: colinblunstone.net; rooneymusic.com Players: Colin Blunstone, vocals; Robert Schwartzman, vocals, guitar; Sean Sobash, bass; Brad Goodall, keyboards, vocals It was a multi-generational meeting of ... -
Album Review of "Sad and Beautiful World" by Mavis Staples (8/10)
Anti Records Producer: Brad Cook If ever there was a moment for unity, empathy, and common sense, it is right now. And the legendary Mavis Staples is the musical messenger. ... -
Signing Stories: Warmduscher
Date Signed: June 2024 Label: Strap Originals Band Members: Craig Higgins (“Clams Baker Jr.”), vocals; Benjamin Romans-Hopcraft (“Mr. Salt Fingers Lovecraft”), bass guitar; Adam J. Hamer (“Quicksand”), guitar; Quinn Whalley ... -
Album Review of "A Million Knives" by The Velveteers (8/10)
Easy Eye Sound/Concord Producer: Dan Auerbach After a series of singles, an EP, and a previous album, Colorado’s The Velveteers have taken the indie rock world by storm. This latest ... -
Album Review of "Floating World Live" by Soft Machine (8/10)
Moonjune Records Producer: Leonardo Pavkovic Originally released in 2006, this time capsule was recorded live in 1975 for Radio Bremen in Germany. Britain’s Soft Machine has always been a band ... -
Signing Stories: Maoli
Date Signed: June 2025 Label: ONErpm Type of Music: Country, Reggae Management: Emilie Glover, Jason Gibbs, Shawn Dailey - Red Light Management Booking: Chris Hrovat, Becky Gardenhire - WME Publicity: ... -
Signing Stories: Franni Cash
Date Signed: April 2025Label: Capitol Christian Music GroupType of Music: Contemporary ChristianManagement: Hannah Gifford, Round Table MangementBooking: Mark Claassen, WMELegal: T.D. Ruth, Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLPPublicity: ... -
Album Review of "You Had Your Chance...Bad Attitude!" by Mononeon (8/10)
Floki Studios/Color Red Producer: Mononeon Mononeon visually grabs your attention with his bright and suitably neon attire. And he’s musically legit! This singer-songwriter and funkalicious bassist is a GRAMMY winner ... -
Singers Sound Off 2025
Music Connection returns with its highly anticipated annual feature, shining a spotlight on rising stars and legendary icons from across the musical spectrum. This year’s lineup offers a compelling blend ... -
Live Review of Jackson Stokes
Token Lounge Westland, MI Contact: ben@jaybickbooking.com Web: jacksonstokes.com Players: Jackson Stokes, guitar, vocals; Paul Brackens, bass; Ben Bicklein, drums Jackson Stokes is the head road dog of this tried-and-true blues, ... -
Album Review of "Songs of Wisdom: The Work of Darkness Vol. I" By The Naghash ...
Naregatsi Art Institute Producer: John Hodian Their music has been described as “The sounds of Ancient Armenia re-imagined for the 21st century.” Hailing from Yerevan, Armenia, this world class septet, ... -
Signing Stories: D.K. Harrell
Date Signed: March 2025 Label: Alligator Records Type of Music: Blues Management: Michael Kinsman - Hoodoo Productions, mkinsman2020@gmail.com Booking: Intrepid Artists International Legal: Bruce Newman, Newman/DeCoster Publicity: Marc Lipkin, publicity@allig.com ... -
ALBUM REVIEW OF "TED LUCAS (OM)" BY TED LUCAS (8/10)
Third Man Records Producer: Ted Lucas Originally released in ‘75, this is a lost classic by the late Detroit-based singer-songwriter/guitarist Ted Lucas. Lucas was a bohemian-type artist that studied with ... -
ALBUM REVIEW OF "ALMOST HOME" BY GHOST HOUNDS (8/10)
Gibson Records Producer: Thomas Tull For this Nashville septet, it’s all about tradition, vivid imagery, and storytelling. Guitarist Thomas Tull’s words and lead vocalist SAVNT’s diverse and expressive delivery ignite ...
