Category: contemporary music
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Silent Street by Rene Erickson
After my recent review of Never Gone by Rene Erickson, I was quite eager to hear the upcoming album from this incredible composer and guitarist. Silent Street is an 11-track instrumentalist album that articulates endearing sonic verses through acoustic guitar arrangements and chords. Silent Street evolves into a wonderful journey and Rene Erickson’s craftsmanship as…
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The Mezcaltones’ Sensational New Album Agavé Soirée
The Mezcaltones is a six-piece rock band from Sidney, Australia that possesses a very innovative sound, an amalgamation of several genres but borders heavily upon country music’s outlaw sound and 60’s rockabilly. The group’s new album titled ‘Agavé Soirée’ is a work of musical genius and a testimony of the Mezcaltones’ love of the art.…
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A Review of Rene Erickson’s Latest Release “Never Gone”
Speaking through the proverbial tones of instrumentation, Rene Erickson hits an innovative chord with the newest instrumental entitled Never Gone. The song is off of Rene’s 2023 instrumental album Silent Street, as it captures a high level of emotionality, wherein the collaboration of sounds and instruments creates some of life’s most profound statements. Never Gone…
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Needle and Thread – Vincent van Beethoven
Inspired by the savviness of Minneapolis based musician and audio engineer Joe Finstrom, the conceptual musical project Vincent van Beethoven takes flight with a new album titled Needle and Thread. This is a conceptual album of sorts that seeks to uncover life’s deeper meaning through a series of melodic essays that embrace the failures and successes…
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Music In The Afterlife – Gareth Koch and Martin Kennedy
The collaborative efforts of Viennese-trained classical musician Gareth Koch & ambient music specialist Martin Kennedy endear a very profound and idiosyncratic soundscape as evident from their latest adventure titled Music In The Afterlife. This spirited 10-track journey recalls not only a memory of the soul, but the psyche’s journey after it has left the body. Koch and Kennedy…
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Baby I’m Sorry by Lenny Williams
The multi-talented and soulful songster Lenny Williams returns to the music scene with a gem of a song titled Baby I’m Sorry. Lenny has enjoyed a rich career, even sharing the stage with such artists as Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, K-Jon, Anthony Hamilton, The Whispers, Rick James, Boney James, Bobby Womack, The Ohio Players, Al…
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Love Is In The Air: Valentine by Joseph James
The spirited musician and award-winning singer-songwriter Joseph James has released a tremendously creative musical offering with his debut single Valentine. Hailing from New York, Joseph James has been involved in music for quite some time. His entrepreneurial efforts led to the founding of the AP Music Group. Joseph also holds a bachelor’s degree in music…
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How Deep Is The Ocean by Richy Snyder
Richy Snyder dazzles the world of music with his distinct voice and charm, which are so eloquently crocheted into his latest single titled “How Deep Is The Ocean.” While the title is reminiscent of the Frank Sinatra song, perhaps a source of inspiration, Snyder really creates a typography of originality with creative lyricism and groundbreaking…
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October by Mae Simpson
The multi-stylistic Mae Simpson Band incorporates a range of musical tastes into their sound. Led by singer and songwriter Mae Simpson, this seven-piece band has an unforgettable vibe and voice. Mae Simpson’s latest single Goodbye is one tune that carries its own charm. Goodbye sets forth a festive vibe from its initial opening that keeps…
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Strangers In the Night – Richy Snyder
Veteran musical persona Richy Snyder has released an outstanding cover of Stranger in the Night. This popular tune was made famous by Frank Sinatra in 1966. Ironically, the lyrics of the song were written in part by Richy Snyder’s father the legendary Eddie Snyder. Richy Snyder’s version of Strangers in the Night is eloquent, tasteful,…
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