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Signing Story: To Whom It May
West Coast entrepreneur Markus Muller-Stach and Candlebox’s Kevin Martin recently launched a new label called G4L Records. Their first signee is the Galveston, TX rock trio To Whom It May ... -
Album Review: In the Late Hours by Impala (7/10)
If you’re a fan of ‘60s spaghetti westerns, Tarantino flicks, Dick Dale and The Ventures, along with noir-tinged jazz and blues, Impala is talking your language. This group of veteran ... -
Album Review: Static and Surrender by Static and Surrender (8/10)
For this San Francisco band it is all about the songs, pure and simple. Forged with a ‘90s sensibility and meticulously well crafted, this group’s sound is packaged and ready ... -
Signing Story: Matt Holubowski
Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Holubowski is a prime example of someone who defied convention and followed his dream. Just a few short years ago, after he landed a job teaching English ... -
Live Review: Chris Canas Band at Up North Craft Bar in Detroit, MI
Material: High octane blues in all its forms is the stock and trade of the Chris Canas Band. Whether we’re talking rock, funk, country, Motown and all points in between, ... -
Signing Stories: Lindsay Beaver
Combine the raw energy of early rockers like Little Richard with New Orleans soul icons The Neville Brothers and the retro-modern styles of Nick Curran and you’ve got a glimpse ... -
Album Review: Laughing Into the Void by Tiny Stills (8/10)
In the spirit of artists like Courtney Barnett, That Dog and ‘90s power pop comes the quartet Tiny Stills, fronted by clever wordsmith and multi-instrumentalist Kailynn West. What’s really attractive ... -
Album Review: The Prodigal Son by Ry Cooder (8/10)
Legendary singer-songwriter, film composer and eclectic session guitarist Ry Cooder is back with his first album in six years, The Prodigal Son. Cooder, who has made a name for himself ... -
Live Review: Mighty Michael Mendelson at P.J.'s Lager House in Detroit, MI
Material: Many of the tunes spanning over two long sets by Mendelson are from the Great American Songbook of traditional blues. Songs like “Flip, Flop, Fly,” “Messin’ with the Kid,” ... -
Album Review: Hell-On by Neko Case
It’s been five years since Case’s last solo release. But, as they say, it’s been worth the wait. How does one categorize this artist in a word? That would be ...
