Buy Abstract Heart Abstract Heart is the third full length album by the Welsh duo, Zervas & Pepper. The album consists of melodic, well produced songs which straddle the line between country rock and seventies-style folk. The entire album has a very organic base with just enough modern sonic effect to make it an interesting and pleasant … Read more
Buy Beneath the Waves Austin, Texas based Distant Lights, stripped their sound and songs down to the core for their acoustic album, Beneath the Waves. This 2015 release is a bit of an intentional departure from the four-piece group’s previous two albums which employed more high level pop/rock sounds and arrangements. Musically, this album is … Read more
Buy The Steppin’ Stones album The Steppin’ Stones are a hard rock trio from South Carolina consisting of members in their late teens and early twenties. The group is led by 18-year-old vocalist and guitarist Hannah Wicklund who delivers melodies and styles from multiple genres with both expert precision and original adventurism. In fact, for … Read more
August 29, 2015 by Ric Albano Buy The Black Sky Sequined The Black Sky Sequined, is the second album by the Massachusetts-based trio, Colorway. The music is a showcase for vocalist and guitarist F. Alex Johnson, who fuses strong elements of new wave and classic rock with well-formed melodies and arrangements which are just unique … Read more
A native of North Dakota, Kat Perkins‘ music has found an audience throughout North America due to both her successful run on the television show “The Voice” and the exceptionally talent way that she uses her potent voice. Earlier this summer, Kat Perkins released her self-titled, full-length debut album which followed her 2014 EP release, … Read more
Our Choice 5 for August 2015 features some of the most diverse music we’ve put together in one feature, with four albums and one EP from artists around the world. Puppet Show by Wasted Puppets Wasted Puppets draws influence from classic rock acts while adding their own special twist to the mix. The Finnish quartet’s debut … Read more
July 13, 2015 by Ric Albano Buy This Is It Utilizing classic rock compositional structure and exquisite production, the California-based group, An Intimate Evening With Michael Shaw has released their fine debut album, This Is It. The group is led by Michael Shaw, an Irish born vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has spent several years making … Read more
We celebrate The 230th birthday of the USA with an all-American version of Choice 5 for July, featuring albums and EPs from five American bands. Transparency by Straight Line Stitch The latest release by Knoxville, Tennessee based trio Straight Line Stitch, the Transparency EP continues the group’s assent through the hard rock and heavy metal … Read more
June 28, 2015 by Karyn Albano Buy Knuckle Sandwich Filled with really cool musicianship playing authentic New Orleans music with an air of celebration, Knuckle Sandwich is the latest and greatest release by The Melatauns. The group is led by bassist Robert Snow and vocalist Pat Ricks who co-wrote and arranged the material on the … Read more