The beauty found in art, as in life, is about friction: joyful songs with sorrowful lyrics, minor key riffs over doo-wop chord progressions, or a post-communist refugee songwriter surrounded by a cushion of North American veterans of guitar pop. Adam Sabla is an example of all three, and leading the band Loose Fang seems to […]
East coast folk singer Jimmy Rankin tells tales from all over the world on new LP, Harvest Highway, including new focus track “Sue St. Marie”
On his new LP, Harvest Highway, Jimmy Rankin hits the road again, time traveling and traversing far-flung destinations — along with his native Nova Scotia, of course — through his singular brand of east coast folk-rock. The Cape Breton icon’s eighth solo album is rich in the narrative songwriting traditions that Rankin has been honing […]
Folk Singer-Songwriter Allen Dobb Returns to Music After a Decade-Long Hiatus at “All Costs”
After more than a decade long retreat from recording and performing, singer-songwriter Allen Dobb is returning with a new album, Alone Together, scheduled for release on February 9th, 2024. It’s a collection of ten new original songs drawn from characters, stories, and landscapes that are part of Dobb‘s experience working as a range management specialist […]
Dan Pallotta Releases New Folk Single, Playful and Existential “Kickin’ a Stone”
Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Dan Pallotta is sharing “Kickin’ a Stone,” the latest single from his upcoming sophomore album, Winnebago Dreams (set for release on November 17th), a folk reflection which is imbued with child-like wonder. Pallotta paints the scene that inspired the songwriting: “I go for a three and a half mile walk each morning on […]
Philip Masorti Commits on New Album “Lost at Sea”
Emerging from the picturesque landscapes of Central Pennsylvania, Masorti burst onto the music scene with a distinctive style that can best be described as “New Alternative” or “New Alt.” Drawing from a vast array of influences, including musical legends like Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, Leonard Cohen, Miles Davis, Gordon Lightfoot, and many more, Masorti masterfully […]
Interview with Lyford – Right Now
In this interview spotlight, I chat with the members of Lyford about the latest music, AI, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. AI (aka Artificial Intelligence aka Chat GPT 4.0)… How is it changing the music world? What are your thoughts about this new trend? Andy (lead guitarist) – […]
Interview with Kid Koi – Ooh La La
Kid Koi (Sota Koike) is a singer/songwriter born and raised in the Lower East Side of New York City. He discovered a passion for songwriting when improvising chords at parties to accompany his friends freestyle. With a myriad of influences ranging from 90’s Hip-Hop to guitar legends like Jimi Hendrix, he hopes to blend all his influences […]
Interview with Janet Noh – Love Me More
Janet Noh is a nationally awarded classical pianist and pop-R&B singer/songwriter/producer. She combines her eclectic influences – classical music’s timelessness, musical theater drama, and modern pop songwriting – to create her own unique sound and way of storytelling. Her new single, “Love Me More” emerges as a powerful anthem of resilience and personal transformation. Noh embodies a universal journey from […]
Interview: Via DeRoche
Via DeRoche is a vocalist and songwriter based in Brooklyn, who has emerged as a magnetic musical presence, transporting listeners to a nostalgic era where alluring melodies and unfiltered emotions intertwine beneath the moonlight. Her voice echoes the soulful legends of Stevie Nicks, channels the fearless spirit of Janis Joplin, and embodies the modern charisma […]
Interview with Renée Catrine – From the Garden
Renée Catrine’s bold new album, From the Garden, embraces a complex combination of playful and brooding, exploring themes of movement, reflection and perseverance, and leaving the listener to contemplate ‘what is enough?’ through warm and soothing vocals, richly orchestrated instrumentation, and captivating storytelling. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Renée about the latest music, […]
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