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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, ... -
Music Album Review: Tiles - "Pretending 2 Run" (9/10)
Detroit-based prog-rock quartet Tiles have never shied away from musically ambitious and epic projects and compositions. Over their 20-plus year career they’ve released a catalog of live and studio works ... -
Signing Story: Toronzo Cannon
With his Alligator Records debut album, The Chicago Way, just hitting national retail outlets and media platforms, singer/songwriter/guitarist Toronzo Cannon couldn’t be happier. Being a native of Chicago and being ... -
Album Review: Parker Millsap - "The Very Last Day" (8/10)
This is the latest release for singer/songwriter Parker Millsap, a follow-up to his very well-received 2014 self-titled debut. For this 20-something Oklahoman, singing like there’s no one listening has been ... -
Guitarist - Bass Jam 2016
Welcome to our annual feature where we bring you a diverse cross- section of prominent guitarists and bassists in the music industry. And, at the risk of sounding like a ... -
Live Review: The Royal Blackbirds at O' Mara's Irish Pub in Detroit, MI
Material: The Royal Blackbirds are a trio well versed in vintage rock and blues. They fuse that with a modern alternative punk and soul energy for a sound that is ... -
Signing Story: SVRCINA
Pronounced Sur-cee-nah, the former Molly Hunt (adopting family name Svrcina) is the 19-year-old singer/songwriter dynamo from Detroit who has been making inroads in the music world since the age of ...
