Ivan Julian Brings Human Highs and Lows To ‘Swing Your Lanterns’ (ALBUM PREMIERE/INTERVIEW)
Though Ivan Julian may be best known for his career as a guitarist, he’s also a multi-instrumentalist, solo artist, and Producer operating his own studio in Brooklyn, SuperGiraffeSound. His second solo collection, Swing Your Lanterns, is being released February 17th on Pravda Records, and represents intricately crafted songs that were informed by the possibilities of […]
Villages Praise Remoteness and Tranquility with Charming Indie Folk on ‘Dark Island’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
With Dark Island, Canadian folksters Villages have written quite possibly the best (and I’m confident in declaring, only) album dedicated to their native Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. The album is a love letter to the area and those that inhabit it for a mostly enjoyable, if somewhat droning effort. Kicking off with “Wearing […]
Kitchen Dwellers Light Up Jam Grass Sound with Rock and Roll Spark in Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Bluegrass is having a moment right now and Montana’s the Kitchen Dwellers are clearly in the right place. This was evidenced by their sold out show at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, February 11th. Though the current excitement around bluegrass revolves primarily around acts like Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle, who have […]
TIME OUT TAKE FIVE: Falkner Evans, Franco Ambrosetti, Jan Hammer & More
Time Out Take Five is a regular column comprised of pithy takes on recent jazz releases, spotlighting titles deserving attention that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Best Weed Growing Method in 2023
How to grow cannabis so that it gives the maximum yield? Consider the main trends in approaches to this delicate matter that will be relevant this year 2023. Which Weed Growing Method is Better in 2023 and Why? Experienced growers do not recommend marijuana starters use everything, but focus on the best method of growing […]
Exploring the Excitement of Casino Films: A Look at the Best of the Genre
Whether you’re looking for an action-packed adventure or simply want to immerse yourself in the world of high-stakes betting, there are plenty of casino films out there that will provide hours upon hours of entertainment. Gambling scenes in popular casino movies Some movies may portray gambling as an easy way to make money or a […]
Chris Potter Leads Elite Quartet at Village Vanguard For ‘Got Keys To The Kingdom’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
When an artist takes the stage at the hallowed ground of NYC’s Village Vanguard, the audience demands nothing less than their A-game.
LISTEN: Gregory Ackerman Keeps It Sweet & Simple On Intimate “Loving Hours”
They say it only takes two or three minutes to make a number-one song, and we guess Gregory Ackerman took that as a challenge with his new track “Loving Hours.” The sweet and simple instrumentation along with his calm intimate vocal performance is enough to keep you around from the get-go, but as the catchy lyricless […]
The Lemon Twigs Announce New Album ‘Everything Harmony’ Out May 5th – Share Soft Rocker “Corner Of My Eye”
Today, The Lemon Twigs announce the release of their fourth studio album, Everything Harmony, out May 5 via Captured Tracks. Everything Harmony is a tour de force that arrives as a full realization of the brother duo of Brian and Michael D’Addario’s distinct blend of sunny pop vocals with sophisticated acoustic-folk melodies and rich textures, inspired by the likes […]
LISTEN: 1995 Ali Farka Toure Track “Cherie” Gets Shared Prior To ‘Voyageur’ Release
Voyageur, the new album from the legendary African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré, is out March 10 on World Circuit Records. In anticipation of the forthcoming record World Circuit is debuting the new track “Cherie” featuring acclaimed Malian diva and longtime friend of Touré’s Oumou Sangaré; check out the track below.