2016

‘Jason’ is ‘Bourne’ Bad (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts July 29, 2016 4 Comments

Jason Bourne treads familiar waters in this ill-advised cash in.

Weekend Warning: ‘Vice Principals’ Vastly Improves In Round Two (TV REVIEW)

Christian Long July 29, 2016 No Comments

After a disappointing premiere, Vice Principals shows improvement and becomes more like the show it’s capable of being.

‘Bad Moms’ Celebrates the Warts of Motherhood (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts July 29, 2016 No Comments

Though often flawed, Bad Moms still manages to charm with its hilarious, true to life depiction of moms.

David Bowie’s Blackstar Band Donny McCaslin Group to Release New Album

Glide July 29, 2016 No Comments

Saxophonist Donny McCaslin and his band, featured on David Bowie‘s Blackstar, will make their Motéma Music debut with the October 14 release of Beyond Now, a highly anticipated album dedicated to Bowie. Recorded nearly three months after

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood Offer Free Flowing Gems On ‘Anyway You Love, We Know How You Feel’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Doug Collette July 29, 2016 No Comments

[rating=7.00] It does no disservice to The Chris Robinson Brotherhood to describe their latest album as a transitional work. Recorded in the process of shifting personnel, the eight tracks that

Cody Dickinson Ranges Wide in Style on ‘Leeway For The Freeway’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Doug Collette July 29, 2016 No Comments

[rating=6.00] Cody Dickinson’s Leeway for the Freeway is not his first solo effort outside the group he founded, The North Mississippi Allstars: while his sibling Luther was a participating member

‘Mr. Robot’ Carefully Crafts a Slow Build in Season 2 (TV REVIEW)

Danielle Houtkooper July 28, 2016 No Comments

The slow pace of season two indicates an intricate build as Mr. Robot moves forward.

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Journeys Inward on ‘Corazones’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

James Roberts July 28, 2016 No Comments

Somewhat of a departure from his usual work, ORL mines emotional turmoil to craft an intimate, open listening experience.

SONG PREMIERE: Stewart Eastham Brings Impassioned Country-fied Funk On “Pretty Little Songbird”

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When Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stewart Eastham began working on his new album, he knew he wanted to put together a collection of songs that were as enjoyable to listen to as

SONG PREMIERE: The Congress Wins Melodically & Orchestrally With “Home Again”

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With the release of their sophomore album, The Game (due September 9, 2016 on American Paradox), The Congress progresses further along a career path that’s taken them from Denver, CO, where they first formed, back to