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Album Review: Crane Like The Bird by Kyle Crane 8/10
Acclaimed sideman drummer and songwriter Kyle Crane has a stellar resume, including work with Neko Case, Daniel Lanois and doubling for the co-star of the film Whiplash. Here he steps ... -
Live Review: Carl Henry at Up North Craft Bar in Detroit, MI
Material: Blues, boogie and a healthy dose of traditional country are what you find at a Carl Henry performance. Whether a well-placed cover or quirky original, everything is linked by ... -
Album Review: Walk Through Fire by Yola (8/10)
The story of British artist Yola is, in many ways, a dream come true. Her journey has taken her from poverty, homelessness and abuse to a trajectory joining Massive Attack, ... -
Album Review: The Delta Sweete Revisited by Mercury Rev
Singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry actually eclipsed The Beatles when she emerged with her smash “Ode to Billie Joe” in 1967. Her follow-up, a country rock opera The Delta Sweete, fell into ... -
Get Your Shit Together by The Hunt Sales Memorial (8/10)
Hunt Sales has a resume placing him among rock royalty that, along with bassist brother Tony, found him drumming in support of Todd Rundgren, David Bowie/Tin Machine and Iggy Pop, etc. So here he ... -
Album Review: Live in Japan 1984 by Allan Holdsworth & I.O.U. (9/10)
Guitarist extraordinaire Allan Holdsworth shines in this classic concert from Japan. Appearing with one of his best groups as a leader, the members of I.O.U., Paul Williams (vocals), Jimmy Johnson (bass) and Chad Wackerman (drums) ... -
Signing Story: Sarah Rogo
Nearly two years ago, 25-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarist Sarah Rogo moved from the east coast to Encinitas, CA. Like many budding musicians, she relocated in search of her artistic goals and dreams. ... -
The Lows at the Token Lounge in Detroit, MI
Material: The Lows deliver a smooth, yet raucous brand of rock and roll that can’t be ignored. There are plenty of heavy grooves and catchy hooks to be had. From the fallen musical heroes’ ... -
Spencer Sings the Hits by Jon Spencer (8/10)
Garage rock/punk/blues godfather and innovator Spencer takes a sabbatical from his trio Blues Explosion to venture out on this solo debut. Recording in Michigan at Key Club Recording Company, Spencer retains his street cred for ... -
Album Review: Willapa By Willapa (8/10)
Self-described as “Pacific Northwest Rock‘n’ Roll,” the Bellingham, WA-based trio does, indeed, reflect a sort of raw and natural openness that is a product of said environment. Guitarist-vocalist Chad DeRoux has a haunting resonance ...
