Happy 75th Birthday Bettye LaVette

Happy 75th Birthday Bettye LaVette

Happy 75th birthday today to the great Bettye LaVette (born 1/29/46)who was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame this past year. LaVette battled in semi-obscurity until 2005 and the release of her album I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise. Her eclectic musical style combines elements of soul, blues,…
‘The Little Things’ Might Have Been Great in 1993 (FILM REVIEW)

‘The Little Things’ Might Have Been Great in 1993 (FILM REVIEW)

The Little Things is 2021’s best 1990’s thriller.

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rosk Channels Dark and Danceable 80s Synth Pop Swagger on “Art Collective”

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rosk Channels Dark and Danceable 80s Synth Pop Swagger on “Art Collective”

Cinematic singer-songwriter Rosan Sashida, who releases music under the band moniker Rosk, has formerly realized her musical visions through working with producers, and a trusted group of musicians. Within this creative format, she’s issued a stream of singles and an EP. Yet, being subject to other musician’s schedules and availability has always hampered her output […]

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Lucero Continue to Evolve with 80s Rock and Roll Sounds on ‘When You Found Me’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Lucero Continue to Evolve with 80s Rock and Roll Sounds on ‘When You Found Me’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Memphis-based band Lucero have managed to draw in influences from Punk, Classic Soul, Folk and Country throughout their 20-plus year career. So, it seems only natural that they throw another genre into the mix on this, their 10th studio LP. On When You Found Me, singer songwriter Ben Nichols and the band stated they were […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ben Rice Strums Up Shades of Petty On Power Pop Gem “One and Only”

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ben Rice Strums Up Shades of Petty On Power Pop Gem “One and Only”

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Ben Rice is one of those rare voices that references exceptional voices from years past, while earning nods as a must-hear singer-songwriter in today’s world of Isbell, Stapleton, and Carlile.  Rice’s forthcoming album Future Pretend is due February 19, 2021 and Glide is premiering the video for the radio-ready “One and Only.” Rice […]

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Ghalia Volt Immerses Herself in the Blues with ‘One Woman Band’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Ghalia Volt Immerses Herself in the Blues with ‘One Woman Band’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

When COVID-19 hit, musicians had to figure out what to do with themselves. After all, what is one to do when bands are not allowed to gather or tour? For Ghalia Volt, the answer was simple: become a one-woman band. While her previous albums were with a band, performing solo was not foreign to her […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Amsterdam Songstress Nina June Drops Fleeting Beauty On “Rainbow Ashes”

VIDEO PREMIERE: Amsterdam Songstress Nina June Drops Fleeting Beauty On “Rainbow Ashes”

Heightened senses strengthen communication. Receptive to even the most subtle internal and external stimuli, Amersterdam based songstress Nina June leans into acute sensitivity as a lyricist and embraces expansive scope as a sonic auteur. On her forthcoming EP, the Amsterdam-based singer and songwriter layers plainspoken emotion over multi-dimensional soundscapes steeped in strings, keys, guitar, and […]

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Renowned Saxophonist Dave Liebman Vibrantly Leads The Generations Quartet With Their Debut Via ‘Invitation’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Renowned Saxophonist Dave Liebman Vibrantly Leads The Generations Quartet With Their Debut Via ‘Invitation’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

In 2020 one of the most active musicians from a recording standpoint was NEA Jazz Master saxophonist Dave Liebman, which this writer covered at least four times, twice on these pages. In fact, this effort, Invitation, was originally slated for a 2020 release but was pushed back given last October’s Liebman Lovano co-led Kaleidoscope Quintet […]

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LISTEN: Charlotte de Graaf and WchiWa Create Jazzy & Soulful Glory Via “The Real Thing”

LISTEN: Charlotte de Graaf and WchiWa Create Jazzy & Soulful Glory Via “The Real Thing”

London based Charlotte de Graaf and WchiWa have combined forces, blending R&B elements, with pop and jazzy Cinematic music. They are sure to take you on a journey through seasons and emotions, on a wave between real and fantastic, old and new. Check out the smooth and sensual new single, “The Real Thing” (below) from WchiWa and Charlotte de Graaf. An […]

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