Karyn Albano March 23, 2015 by Karyn Albano Buy Pandemonium Moors and McCumber is a songwriting and performing duo based in Boulder, Colorado who have released an impressive album of Americana music with some Celtic roots called Pandemonium. The duo consists of James Moors, who originally hails from Superior, WI and Kort McCumber, both of whom are … Read more
March 8, 2015 by Karyn Albano Buy Nine Kinds of Happy Based in Long Island, NY, Last Charge of the Light Horse, was formed in 2004 by songwriter, Jean-Paul Vest, who chose the name in 2003 after the breakup of his previous band. Paul decided to stop looking to name a group and instead decided to … Read more
Minneapolis based Going To the Sun has created a self titled debut that is the kind of album that makes you think and feel. The songs range from synth pop to coffeehouse / folk which may be dichotomous, but it makes the album interesting as a whole.The lyrics are intelligent and insightful with and universal … Read more
June 15, 2014by Karyn Albano Buy Bread & Circuses Bread & Circuses, the debut album from Idaho based Furious Jones is actually a follow up to their EP Bully which received some attention on nationwide college radio. The cover of this CD is deceiving. The soft silver and gold appear hazy as though behind a … Read more
February 10, 2014 by Karyn Albano Purchase Good Fight The two man group Scoti*Slate‘s latest album, Good Fight, has 1980’s influences in style, but it is by no means retro or stuck in time. At some points, it is as if Prince or INXS may have had a hand in the writing and production of … Read more
As we mentioned in our album overview, Modern Rock Review will be doing separate reviews for each “side” of the Badlees double album Epiphones and Empty Rooms. Today we look at the first disc or “Side A” . This may be the side of the Badlees with which fans are most familiar and comfortable hearing. However, this … Read more
Is blues music an experience or simply a feeling? Is it possible for a blues artist to come from an exotic locale? We love exploring music that shatters pre-conceptions about genres and artists who transcend conventions. Harper is definitely such an artist. He composes and performs roots-oriented, spiritual, pure, and honest music. Music that some … Read more
March 31, 2012 by Karyn Albano Today is the last official day for DAMES of PA as we prepare to re-emerge as a new entity with a slightly altered mission called Keystone Rock Review. We thought having this open debate about local music and the nature of the music industry was an excellent way to … Read more
February 21, 2012 by Karyn Albano This past Friday night, my husband and I caught much original music in downtown Harrisburg, PA during the first night of showcases for Millenium Music Conferfence 2012. This is the 16th year for the MMC. It includes music business panels and workshops during the day and a whole lot … Read more