MUSIC REVIEWS

I haven’t heard of Douglas Ray Jaffe before, but that doesn’t mean anything. The artistic world is impossibly large these days and few have time for traversing every avenue and thoroughfare. There’s too much to read, see, and hear to possibly cover all of it. His debut Douglas Ray Jaffe Project doesn’t …

Sheri Miller’s “Chelsea Summer Nights (Acoustic)” stands as a poignant and thoughtfully constructed meditation on the temporality of love, artistic identity, and place, presented through the acoustic folk tradition. Rooted firmly in the lyrical and cultural lineage of 1960s Greenwich Village, the track is an evocative return to the stripped-back …

Northwest based, Limberlost, find their feats on the new full-length album entitled: Beautiful Scars, and it’s a powder keg full of ultrasonic gin and tonic, pulling no punches and leaving its mark on the hearts of their fans who will be surprised by what they hear to say the least …

In an era where folk and Americana are often distilled into either nostalgic sentimentality or heavily produced radio-friendliness, Brielle Brown’s “Blessing” arrives as something altogether more profound. The lead single from her forthcoming album, In Art & Soil the Same, is not simply a song but an invocation, a meditation on …

UniversalDice’s Misfit Memoirs (Gerry Dantone) has done it—snagging the coveted “Album of the Year” award and marking a watershed moment in modern rock. This isn’t just an accolade; it’s a resounding affirmation of UniversalDice’s ability to capture the zeitgeist with raw emotion, incisive storytelling, and a sonic palette that defies …

Laura Sawosko isn’t here for the smoke and mirrors. On Not What I Do, the Nashville singer-songwriter strips away any pretense, delivering a deeply personal collection of songs that feel like pages ripped straight from her diary. It’s a record rooted in Americana, but with the kind of storytelling that …

Levi Foster’s new single “Walter,” set for release on February 21, brings a depth of emotion that cuts right through the heart. The track’s poignant narrative doesn’t just offer a glimpse into the life of a father suffering from Alzheimer’s disease; it brings us inside the quiet pain of his …

There’s a special kind of poetry in the rearview mirror, a bittersweet reminder that the past is always just a little out of reach. On his new single, “Chasing Taillights,” Chris Chitsey leans into that imagery, crafting a song that feels as intimate as a late-night drive with nothing but …

Steve Lieberman, also known as “The Gangsta Rabbi,” is one of those rare artists who defy easy categorization. With a career spanning over five decades and a prolific discography filled with punk rock, Jewish cultural motifs, and avant-garde experimentation, Lieberman has carved out a niche unlike any other. His latest …

Go Time! has hit a milestone with X, their tenth album, and it’s a triumphant testament to the band’s resilience and creativity. Released under Kool Kat Musik, this 17-track powerhouse blends raw energy, heartfelt emotion, and inventive arrangements, all while capturing the essence of what makes Go Time! a staple …