review

“2 NEW GIRLFRIENDS” AFTER MAJOR SURGERY: COUNTRY POP VETERAN LARRY JAY STARTS OFF NEW YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE

January 19, 2021 // 0 Comments

Ever heard a song about “breaking a heartbreak”? Well the decorated country-pop veteran Larry Jay has kicked off this new year with a record to that effect. The New York [...]

Single Review: John Vento Delivers Some Of His Best Work To Date

January 6, 2021 // 0 Comments

John Vento is one of the most exciting storytellers in the Pittsburgh scene. The frontman for Nied’s Hotel Band is no stranger to high octane rock records, and his solo [...]

Single Review: Ten Penny Gypsy “Your True You”

December 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

A real highlight of their album ‘Fugitive Heart’, Ten Penny Gypsy’s track ‘Your True You’ is a track that is both thought-provoking and nostalgic. Lead by a nimble [...]

Review: Larry Jay’s “Wow” Is the Ultimate Lovers’ Soundtrack

December 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Ever gone out on a picnic in the woods with a potential romantic partner on a sunny, summer afternoon and had an incredibly pleasant and wonderful time together, way better [...]

Izzie’s Caravan: Far From Run Of The Mill

October 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

Since we last heard from them, Izzie’s Caravan has been busy writing and recording a collection of new songs for their upcoming album Blow the Lid. “Roadkill Rita” was [...]

Album Review: Shayne Cook’s “Epiphonetics” Is Haunting, Dark And Brooding

October 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

From the very first track, Shayne Cook’s album ‘Epiphonetics’ hooks listeners in with its mysterious, almost menacing intro. Featuring a sprinkling of electric keys, [...]

Ed Roman Is Energetic And Boisterous On “Tomorrow Is Today”

September 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

With the sound of blaring kick drums and the confident proclamation “give it!”, Ed Roman starts his funky rock single ‘Today Is Tomorrow’ in overdrive. Combining some [...]

Single Review: Savannah “We Are Us”

August 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

The good vibes and enthusiasm of young artist Savannah are enhanced this year with her latest production, “We are Us.” The singer, born in the small town of [...]

Single Review: Izzie’s Caravan “On The Pull”

August 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Izzie’s Caravan are back with a dynamo single, ‘On The Pull’. Typically raucous, the track is wild from the get-go. The band takes garage rock to a new level, placing [...]

EP Review: HeIsTheArtist “Adam & Eve”

July 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

The artist LeeMann Bassey aka HeIsTheArtist reappears on the music scene in 2020 with a new EP called Adam & Eve. The production will be released on August 28th, and [...]

Single Review: Gary Burk III “Like That”

July 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

The charming song “Like that” is the latest single from Western Pennsylvania country artist, Gary Burk III. Since the debut of his most recent album Show ‘em [...]

Single Review: Chris Bender “Glad In It”

June 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Singer/Songwriter from Brockton, Massachusetts, Chris Bender is preparing his latest single “Glad in it”. The song can be preordered starting July 10, and [...]

“Out of Time” by Athena. May the colors of her songs can make us all brand new

June 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you can, take Athena’s new album, Out of Time, to a rooftop or a balcony or a cliff overlooking the ocean and listen to it with headphones. Let the [...]

Single Review: Izzie’s Caravan “Drownin’ Man’s Blues”

June 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Citing influences including Dire Straits and Eric Clapton, a listener might anticipate music from Izzie’s Caravan to sit comfortably within the blues / rock genre. However, [...]

Deep South Symphony by Brian Grilli (Album Review)

March 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

Former United States, Navy Veteran from Lancing, Illinois, Brian Grilli, releases newest Spectra Music Group album, Deep South Symphony. After 16 years of service, Grilli [...]

Top 20 iTunes Artist Cory M. Coons Calls On Industry Vets For Latest Single, Video

March 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Ron Nevison-mixed track combines Coons’ love of melodic and rootsy rock. Eric Levy of Night Ranger plays keys. It’s available from MTS Records on Tuesday. In 2018, [...]

FMs Review: “Change Your Men Up” by Edmund Barker

March 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

The goth-industrial revival band The FMs are having a busy moment, as their featured spot in last year’s Showtime movie Fluidity demonstrates. The film, which features the [...]

Josh Halverson by Josh Halverson (Album Review)

February 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

Americana/Folk singer, Texas-native, Josh Halverson, releases newest self-titled album. As one of NBC’s “The Voice” finalist of Season 11, Halverson has gone on to [...]

Gary Burk III Is Irresistible On “You Got Me”

November 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

Passion is a key element within the country genre, and Gary Burk III proves that he has all of it with his latest single “You Got Me.” The slow-tempo ballad [...]

Flat River Band’s “Christmas Time” Is Full Of Heart

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

I can’t help but love Christmas. I do! It’s my favorite time of the year, and I get a lot of enjoyment from bands that make special music for the [...]