CD Review: Rufus Wainwright
It’s amazing how time passes by in 15 years. Back in 1998, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright came on the scene and caused bit of a splash with his self-titled record Continue reading CD Review: Rufus Wainwright
CD Review: Laura Cantrell
It’s been almost a decade since Laura Cantrell released an album of all original studio material, but with No Way There From Here, the wait was worth it. I Continue reading CD Review: Laura Cantrell
Singer Elizabeth Harper Ditches Folk for Synthpop As Class Actress
Brooklyn’s own Elizabeth Harper is the latest musician doing a 180 with her sound as the focal point of electropop group Class Actress Continue reading Singer Elizabeth Harper Ditches Folk for Synthpop As Class Actress
R.E.M. to Release Unplugged 1991 and 2001
Even though R.E.M. Had already split up a few years, they’re still continuing a tradition of offering rare and special releases for Record Store Day – and this year’s won’t be any different. Continue reading R.E.M. to Release Unplugged 1991 and 2001
Led Zeppelin Albums to Be Reissued With Bonus Material
by David Chiu It’s not often that Led Zeppelin releases any new previously unreleased music from the archives – and … Continue reading Led Zeppelin Albums to Be Reissued With Bonus Material
Sharon Van Etten Is Not Hiding Anymore
An interview with the New York-based indie singer-songwriter — who will be releasing a new record this May — from 2009 Continue reading Sharon Van Etten Is Not Hiding Anymore
CD Review: The Dream Syndicate
For die-hard fans of the Dream Syndicate, The Day Before Wine and Roses, recorded at radio station KPFK on Sept. 5, 1982, is historic. Continue reading CD Review: The Dream Syndicate
CD Review: Dawn Landes
Four years after her last studio album Sweet Heart Rodeo, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Dawn Landes returns with her most poignant work to date in Bluebird. Continue reading CD Review: Dawn Landes
CD Review: Little Feat
As the title of this new 13-CD retrospective collection of all their recorded output for Warner Bros. indicates, Little Feat’s music is a tasty stew of different genres, specifically folk, New Orleans, jazz rock, R&B, country and funk. Continue reading CD Review: Little Feat
CD Review: Dean Wareham
Dean Wareham had spent most of his 25 years in music fronting two great alternative rock bands, first with Galaxie 500 in the late ’80s, and then Luna in the early ’90s. Now he’s finally stepping out as a solo artist in the form of his excellent self-titled debut. Continue reading CD Review: Dean Wareham
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