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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: ...
