A distinct sound. A fun time. Something for everyone. That’s what this album offers. Brent Cobb – Providence Canyon released May 11, 2018 ******** 8/10 Brent Cobb is an American singer, songwriter and musician who plays country music tinged with Americana, southern rock and outlaw leanings. To-date, he has released three studio albums – No Place Left…
As a collector of good music, it’s incredibly satisfying when a bid continues to pay off. Despite all of the odds telling me that the music well can only dig so deep before coming up dry. Luckily for me, Leon Bridges planted more derricks and is establishing his reputation. It’s a Good Thing. Leon Bridges…
I’m reminded of this skit from Aziz Ansari in a film called Funny People. He heads on stage to a midsized bar crowd and announces that Cold Stone Creamery is an incredibly fucked up place. People picks sizes called, Like It, Love It, and Gotta Have It! It’s like picking ice cream for recovering drug…
An album that addresses the lives of active military members, veterans and their spouses? Sign me up. But don’t be surprised if I’m choking back the tears… Mary Gauthier – Rifles & Rosary Beads released January 26, 2018 ********* 9/10 Mary Veronica Gauthier, better known by her stage name Mary Gauthier, is an American folk…
Did you know that the golden hour is the first hour after a traumatic injury, and the reason why it’s called this, is that it’s often the most critical for successful treatment in emergency situations. Now, I don’t think that’s what Kacey Musgraves intended with her album title, but it still holds significance given that…
What rock and roll artist worked with A Tribe Called Quest and Beyonce, and is completely frantic? The guy who used to wear red, white and black. Now known as the guy who wears blue, white and black. Jack White – Boarding House Reach released March 23, 2018 ******* 9/10 John Anthony White, better known…
Making music isn’t something for everyone, but everyone needs music in their life. When economic anxiety has become the new buzz term to describe the state of western nations, then I think it only makes sense for an artist to come on the scene and shake things up. Jeff Rosenstock – POST- released March 23,…
Fifteen years ago, I had an opportunity to see Our Lady Peace live at a festival and while I took it upon myself to watch them, I never really appreciated it. They were alternative rockers in an open sea of rock and roll, and their music was good, but not great, in my limited opinion….
I will totally agree that there is an ebb and flow to life. We all experience highs and lows, and whatever exists in-between, but on the surface, it’s never quite so obvious that the flow is much more internal then could ever be demonstrated. To put it another way, transitions happen constantly within our thought…
Not every album needs to be a chest bumper or a call to arms. Sometimes it’s nice for music to be nice, and reflective. A thread between two hearts, for starters. Vance Joy – Nation of Two released February 23, 2018 ******* 7/10 Vance Gabriel Keogh, better known by his stage name, Vance Joy, is…