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Category Archives: Bryan Rodgers
Even Bigger “Kaboom!”
Chicago trio Even Bigger continue chopping off 3-minute hunks of straightforward punk-pop on their second EP of 2011, Kaboom! Their first effort, In Actual D, was an uneven but endearing release with a couple of great songs. On Kaboom, the … Continue reading
Tim-Ryan O’Kane “The Monster’s Kiss”
Brooklyn songwriter Tim-Ryan O’Kane prefers the limitless palette of the recording studio to the atmosphere of a live show, and his considerable vision is laid bare for all to experience on The Monster’s Kiss. The EP-length release is a brief … Continue reading
Lawrence Genova “Aviano”
Lawrence Genova’s Aviano is yet another in an increasingly auspicious line of artistic contributions being made by those who have served in the Middle East and survived. Genova, like most of these folks, imparts darkness on his work, be it … Continue reading
Dawn Harden “A Lifetime”
Dawn Harden incorporates a stunning variety of influences on her debut album, A Lifetime. The broad categorization of the album is R&B, but there are enough stylistic dalliances sprinkled throughout to fill a record shop. World music, soul, jazz, slow … Continue reading
I Have a Bomb! “What Happened Here”
Aesthetically, I Have A Bomb treads in punk territory. Without hearing the music, listeners could form an opinion based on face value. There’s a questionable, unwieldy name, a cartoonish-yet-edgy album cover, and a fervent social stance, all fair indicators of … Continue reading
Michael Ray “Nothing But a Dream”
Michael Ray is a well-traveled pianist, keyboardist and singer who blurs the line between contemporary religious music, soft rock, and raw balladry on his single “Nothing but a Dream.” Ray’s roots run in rock, R & B, and gospel music, … Continue reading
Dumee & Dijkgraaf Quinteto “Heloisando”
The proud tradition of innovative Brazilian jazz is alive and well as evidenced by Heloisando, the debut album from Dumee & Dijkgraaf Quinteto. This isn’t the hip-shaking, overtly sexualized dance music of Brazil, but rather a thoughtful, inclusive jazz style … Continue reading
Pauli Saksa “Fragments & Fusion”
Finnish guitarist Pauli Saksa’s Fragments and Fusion is a straightforward album borne from his years of playing music as a hobby. After studying at a conservatory in the 1970’s, Saksa eventually found a career in geosciences but never stopped practicing … Continue reading
Even Bigger “In Actual D”
In Actual D is the first proper transmission to the world from Chicago’s Even Bigger. It’s a fast and furious affair engineered by a power trio with a twin-pronged vocal attack. Their formation is a unique one, but the sound … Continue reading
