Sub Pop Artist Naima Bock Embraces The Power of Solitary On ‘Below a Massive Dark Land’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
“Gentle,” a stunningly beautiful song, begins Naima Bock’s latest album, Below a Massive Dark Land. “Gentle” opens on a plucking note, throbbing beneath Bock’s evocative, sing-song vocals. As the song takes shape, it drifts on bagpipe-like textures leading into reeds and brass surfaces. “He came into my life when / I was young / He […]
Los Bitchos Grind Up Surf, Latin, Psych & Instrumental Hijinks On ‘Talkie Talkie’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Made up of Josefine Jonsson (bass), Serra Petale (guitar), Nic Crawshaw (drums), and Agustina Ruiz (synths/keytar), London-based Los Bitchos are releasing their latest long player, Talkie Talkie, via indie label City Slang, following on the heels of the band’s 2022 debut album, Let the Festivities Begin! Describing the album, guitarist Petale says, “Sparkling, eclectic. There’s […]
Tony Martinez Brings “Real Country” Back With Down & Dirty ‘Everywhere West’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Referring to his debut album, Everywhere West, as the result of a series of miracles, singer-songwriter Tony Martinez explains, “My parents weren’t supposed to have kids. My dad got on his knees and prayed that he’d have a son who could sing and play music and make a difference. There’s been a lot of miracles […]
Michael Reynolds Returns With Engaging ‘Tarnished Nickel Sky’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
After a ten-year silence, Michael Reynolds, former lead vocalist and songwriter for alt-country band Pinmonkey, returns with his engaging new album, Tarnished Nickel Sky, produced by five-time Grammy-winner Ray Kennedy. Reynolds shares, “After Pinmonkey broke up, I spent years trying to find my next step until I allowed myself to enjoy the moment, which turned into […]
Manatee Commune (Grant Eadie) Blends House With Ambient On Textured ‘Simultaneity’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
On his new album, Simultaneity, Seattle’s electronic artist Manatee Commune, aka Grant Eadie, edges closer to the ambient genre than ever before yet remains within the envelope of house music. He also distanced himself from conventional lyricism, utilizing vocal ribbons to provide a human element rather than lyrics. More akin to a natural sonic evolution […]