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Music Album Review: Switchfoot - "Where the Light Shines Through" (9/10)
Sometimes out of personal challenges and struggle comes enlightenment and great art. That is certainly the case here. On this, the Grammy-winning Switchfoot's 10th album, and first for Vanguard, they’ve produced ... -
Music Album Review: The Temperance Movement - "White Bear" (8/10)
Here is the long-awaited follow-up to this British quintet’s self-titled debut. The Temperance Movement's White Bear is a continuation of a trail they began packed with heavy riffs, chunky chords and full-on ... -
The Lumineers on Denver, the Band's Sound and "Cleopatra"
One of the great success stories of the last few years has got to be Denver-based alternative folk trio the Lumineers. Wesley Schultz (vocals, guitar), Jeremiah Fraites (drums, piano) and ... -
Music Album Review: St8 of Grace - "This Endless War" (8/10)
The Chicago-based quintet St8 of Grace balances the worlds of rock and pop with gusto and sophistication. The gusto comes from heavy-duty guitars and muscular drums. The sophistication is displayed in ... -
Signing Story: Al Scorch
Chicago native Al Scorch is a mighty presence. With a rich, powerful voice and a sure and precise hand on guitar and banjo, he leads the spirited Country Soul Ensemble. ... -
Live Review: Athens Creek at TV's Grand Event in Detroit, MI
Material: Detroit-area trio Athens Creek plays a wide assortment of classic rock, contemporary pop, modern country and originals. They take songs like “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons and “Ain’t No Sunshine” ... -
Signing Story: Sammy Arriaga
Twenty-three-year-old Miami-born Cuban singer/songwriter Sammy Arriaga was raised on salsa and meringue music. But the sounds of classic and modern country are what really spoke to his soul. “I always ... -
Music Album Review: Michael Franti & Spearhead - "Soulrocker" (8/10)
Michael Franti defines a “soul rocker” as an individual who “lives from the heart and has compassion for all, with a tenacious enthusiasm for life and the planet.” Tracks like ... -
Music Album Review: John Long - "Stand Your Ground" (8/10)
John Long is what you call “the real deal.” He’s a singer/songwriter who blends blues, folk and country into a rich melting pot that rings authentic and true. He embodies ... -
Music Album Review: Darrell Scott - "Couchville Sessions" (8/10)
Legendary Nashville singer/songwriter Darrell Scott returns with his first solo album in four years. And on his latest, his emotionally vibrant vocals matched with tasty musicianship and sharp, witty lyricism, ...
