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Album Review: David Ian - Vintage Christmas Trio (9/10)
This is one of those Christmas discs that honor the traditional songs of the season while giving them a slightly hip little tune-up. Ian is a jazz pianist in the ... -
Act Casual at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit, MI
Material: Act Casual is a group of highly skilled musical chefs that each stirs into the pot their own batch of scintillating ingredients. A dash of funk, a dollop of ... -
Industry Profile: Mounting an All-Star Charitable Project
Guitarist, composer, producer, author and radio host Brian Tarquin is a jack of all trades and a master of many, as well. The New York City born and bred auteur ... -
Signing Story: Chainsaw Rainbow
“ Chainsaw Rainbow,” two provocatively juxtaposed words that blend jagged dissonance with multi-colored warmth. That essentially encapsulates the sound and intent of Los Angeles-based songwriter, guitarist and producer Dominic Massaro. ... -
King Khan - "Murder Burgers" (7/10)
Arish “King” Khan is an artist and producer who has an extensive resume in the indie- rock world. He’s crafted records by acts like the Black Lips, the Royal Pendeltons ... -
Chris Hillman - Bidin' My Time (9/10)
It’s been over a decade since this architect of country rock had a proper studio release, and it is pure pleasure to dip into the well and drink from the source. The former Byrds/Flying ... -
Discipline - Captives of the Wine Dark Sea (10/10)
Detroit area prog rockers Discipline have appeared on many international music critics’ “best of” lists for their groundbreaking shows and albums. This latest work is, perhaps, their most focused and accessible yet. Frontman and ... -
Artist Profile: Greta Van Fleet
A whirlwind of activity has surrounded the burgeoning rock quartet Greta Van Fleet since they graced the pages of Music Connection in June 2017. At the time they were newly ... -
Live Review: Rustic Union at The Drafting Table in Detroit, MI
Material: Rustic Union is an acoustic-based rock and Americana-flavored act. They feature a familiar and seamless blend of classic covers and original songs that pair together quite well. Country rock ... -
Signing Story: The Texas Gentlemen
In the tradition of studio session hit makers like the Wrecking Crew, the Funk Brothers and the Muscle Shoals Swampers comes a contemporary outfit of studio cats-turned-recording artists known as ...
