If there are two words that summarize Bob Dylan well, “Shadow Kingdom” fits the bill. The iconic artist is the master of the mysterious and shaping how he is seen by the public. With the […]
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Album and song reviews
Wolfgang Van Halen Makes Monster Debut With ‘Mammoth WVH’
Wolfgang Van Halen is a powerful name. Combining the classic Wolfgang, in reference to Mozart for whom he was named, with the rocking Van Halen, the kid was destined for musical greatness. I first saw […]
‘The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania’ Exposes A Cast Of Characters From Damien Jurado
“Hello from the room, where I’m selling my clothes I steal light from the sun and you still not approve,” stark words from Damien Jurado to open his latest album. It’s amazing how much music […]
St. Vincent Focuses On The Familiar For ‘Daddy’s Home’
Acceptance is a hell of a thing. There’s something about meditation that is accepting each breath for what it is in the present moment and releasing it. It’s supposed to serve as practice for when […]
Czarface Gives MF Doom A Hero’s Ending With ‘Super What’
Crossovers in comic books are always a big deal. I actually own a copy of “Archie Meet The Punisher.” I was always more of a fan of the team-ups, like when the Harlem Globetrotters would […]
The Alchemist Steps Into The Spotlight For ‘This Thing Of Ours’
The Alchemist is a mysterious figure. He appears on tracks that I love and sprinkles his magic before disappearing back into the ether. From his work with Eminem to Action Bronson and beyond, The Alchemist […]
New Music Friday, June 4, 2021
June is here and New Music Friday is getting hot! Restrictions are easing, concerts are coming around and music is officially back! It never left, but you heard it here first folks, music is back! […]
Sufjan Stevens Gathers Sounds For Collective Mourning With ‘Convocations’
No matter who you ask, dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard. As a reporter, my absolutely least favorite job was to talk to a grieving family member. I would rather sit […]
Porter Robinson Builds His Musical Safe Space With ‘Nurture’
The lush, welcoming sounds bursting from “Nurture” make it easy to fall in love with the latest album from Porter Robinson. It opens with gentle piano and violin strings of “Lifelike.” There are subtle synth […]
Parker Millsap Finds His Place With ‘Be Here Instead’
Going with the flow sounds so easy. Especially when someone else says it. I don’t care if it’s listening to Ram Dass while walking on the beach, surfing, or just running errands around town on […]