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Donnie Haight “Showing Brain”
Although Donnie Haight is only 14 years old, you wouldn’t think this from his musical output. His debut album, Showing Brain, is chock full of inviting, acoustic guitar driven tunes, aided along by warm harmonica and catchy rhythms. Three years ago, … Continue reading
Donnie Haight “Showing Brain”
Donnie Haight shows great promise and a genuine knack for songwriting in his new album “Showing Brain.” Although there are moments of longer-than-needed tracks and rough recording quality, Donnie manages to rise above those elements on several occasions with insightful … Continue reading
Joanna Melas “A Natural Selection”
Joanna Melas is a singer with a voice that is made for the stage. Her album A Natural Selection features an eclectic collection of stage favorites and originals. The sounds range from Latin beats to a sweet serenades, from reggae … Continue reading
Jonathan Stiers “Affliction Addiction”
Jonathan Stiers’ second album has a good sense of dynamics, great production quality, and some wonderful piano work. Although some tracks struggle a little with length and consistency, when Stiers is on, he’s on fire, and his catchy songs will … Continue reading
The Fortytwo “Heart on the Road”
Some music proves to be timeless. Usually a listener can tell that right off the bat. This is the case with Michigan based group The Fortytwo. Not your average rock- infused-with -blues and a bit of jazz group, the band … Continue reading
The Glowflies “Birth of the Glowfly”
Hailing from New Jersey, The Glowflies call their music “experimental funk rock with an edge.” That label is quite accurate. At times they certainly stretch the experimental part quite far, bordering on jazz and progressive rock at points. At other … Continue reading
Genetic Agony “Genetic Agony EP”
Genetic Agony’s five-song self-titled EP was recorded at Retrostudio in Madrid, Spain and mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. Chock full of melodic guitar hooks, vocals that carry superior strength and well-written lyrics, Genetic Agony is clearly … Continue reading
Genetic Agony “Genetic Agony EP”
Genetic Agony, hailing from the storied land of Madrid, Spain, are one of the few bands of the heavier side of alt-rock, who don’t call themselves “metal” or some other variant that doesn’t really apply. When a band calls itself … Continue reading
This is Lizzard “Won’t Give Up”
There is absolutely no one genre that can explain the sound of band This is lizzard’s new album Won’t Give Up. Just when you think a genre description works for one of their songs, they turn right around and give … Continue reading
Christian St. Croix “”Rebel Yells (And Other Tales)”
After various stints as a playwright, hip-hop dancer, actor and filmmaker, Christian St. Croix decided to give music a try. His latest release, a six-song EP titled Rebel Yells (And Other Tales), is just a hint of what’s to come … Continue reading
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