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Album Review: "Magdalena" By Christian Lopez (8/10)
Firebird Distribution Producer: Robert Adam Stevenson Lopez fits the tag “singer-songwriter” because his vocal persona and writing style embody the category. He writes in a dynamic and personal way that ... -
Album Review: "Behind the Curtain—Live at ProgStock" By Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius (10/10)
Melodic Revolution Records As the new violinist in Kansas, Deninzon is getting well-deserved accolades. But this live 2CD/2DVD package from 2019/2021 captures the seeds of his solo endeavors. Songs like ... -
Album Review: "Nowhere Near" By Bob Davoli (8/10)
Gutbrain Records Producer: Bob Davoli This is the award-winning singer-songwriter’s fifth album in four years. He’s got a lot to say regarding relationships and emotions, and does it in his ... -
Album Review: "The Simian River Collection (1980-2020)" By Carl Weingarten (9/10)
Multiphase Records Producer: Carl Weingarten Weingarten is an inventive guitarist, composer and technician who took on the arduous task of compiling his best works over the span of 30 independent ... -
ALBUM REVIEWS: "BAZAR" BY NINE MILE STATION 9/10
Bazar Fastback Records Producers: Will Hawkins and Fernando Perdomo When you have a performance team like Will Hawkins and Fernando Perdomo, expect something melodic and magical. That’s the experience you’ll ... -
ALBUM REVIEW: "SHORT SWEET" BY A Bad Think 8/10
Short Street Windmark Records/ The Orchard Producers: Michael Marquart and Dave Way It’s time to bring out the headphones. This is an audio experience that is truly special. Mixed to ... -
Signing Story: Popa Chubby
Date Signed: April 2023 Label: Gulf Coast Records Type of Music: Blues-Rock Booking: Intrepid Artists, rick@intrepidartists.com Publicity: Mark Pucci, mark@markpuccimedia.com Web: popachubby.com A&R: Mike Zito Veteran blues and rock guitarist-vocalist ... -
Album Review: "Starcatcher" by Greta Van Fleet (8/10)
Lava/Republic Producer: Dave Cobb Grammy-winners GVF return spotlighting 10 slices of modern rock, with a classic feel. This album shows remarkable growth from their previous releases. Their lyrics are more ... -
Signing Stories: Rowan Drake
Date Signed: 2022 Label: Arthouse/Atlantic Records Type of Music: Singer-songwriter Management: Expand Entertainment Booking: N/A Legal: Todd Rubenstein, trubenstein@trlentlaw.com Publicity: Christina Kotsamanidis, Christina.kotsamanidis@atlanticrecords.com Web: rowandrake.com A&R: Pete Ganbarg (Atlantic Records), ... -
Album Review: "Lagniappe" By Dr. Soungood Featuring Doug Legacy (8/10)
Some Pun’kins Music/Downtown-Dash Go Producers: Doug Legacy and Randy Ray Mitchell Legacy is one of those cats who’s always been where the action is. He’s worked with Paul McCartney, Todd ... -
Album Review: "Peace...Like A River" By Gov't. Mule (10/10)
Fantasy RecordsProducers: Warren Haynes and John Paterno The trend in pop music toward multiple collabs with artists or producers is, perhaps, a tad overdone these days. But, when you’re a ... -
Album Review: "The Distance" By Robin Taylor Zander (9/10)
RTZ Music Producers: Robin Taylor Zander and Kenny Siegal Robin Taylor Zander (RTZ) has been groomed as a musician since he was four years old. His versatility as a multi-instrumentalist ... -
Album Review: "Modern Blues" By Craig Erickson (9/10)
Fervor Records Producer: Craig Erickson You might not recognize the name, but you know Erickson’s work. The blues-based rocker has written for, and performed with, a laundry list of greats, ... -
Singers Sound-Off 2023
Well, it’s that time again, time for our annual array of vocal artists from across the musical and multi-generational spectrum. And this year is our most action-packed and diverse to ... -
Live Review: Tino G's Dumpster Machine
Trixie’s Bar Detroit, MI Contact: Tino Gross, tinogrossdetroit@gmail.com Web: .tinogsdumpstermachine.com Players: Tino Gross, lead vocals, harmonica, percussion; Garret Bielaniec, guitar, backup vocals; Mike Smith, guitar, backup vocals; Dennis Burck, bass; ... -
Live Review: Remnants
Oddfellows Concert Lounge Wyandotte, MI Contact: jq75@yahoo.com Web: remnantsmi.bandcamp.com Players: Adam Quiroz, guitar, vocals, synthesizer, tambourine; Nathan Adermatt, guitar; Jude Biggs, bass; Michael Ellerman, drums Material: Shades of guitarist Mike ... -
Album Review: "The Incomparable Francine Reed" by Francine Reed (10/10)
She’s sung with Lyle Lovett, Smokey Robinson, Miles Davis, Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison, among others. At 75, Reed has spent a lifetime singing and it shows. Her rich and ... -
New Album Review: "It'll Never Happen Again: A Tim Hardin Tribute" by Jeff Larson (9/10)
Singer-songwriter Jeff Larson does an exceptional job shedding new light on classic material from legendary troubadour Tim Hardin. Everyone from Rod Stewart and Bob Seger to Johnny Cash have covered ... -
Industry Profile: TurboFlex Eyewear at 65th GRAMMY Awards®
Picture this, you’re onstage during a performance, sweating profusely and darting back and forth, as one does, while bobbing your head to the music. If you’re an eyeglass wearer, like ... -
Album Review: "Rush!" by Måneskin (8/10)
Sony Records Producers: Fabrizio Ferraguzzo, Max Martin & Måneskin These Italian rockers have had a whirlwind year since touching down on the U.S. With appearances on The Tonight Show and ...
























