Every music genre has its figureheads that immediately pop into everyone’s imagination when a particular style enters their ears. Any shredding guitar solo is quickly compared to Clapton, and every
With the extended perspective of fifty-five years on the release of Santana’s self-titled debut album (released 8/22/69), its impact resonates all the more deeply, especially as the issue of the
The best music takes listeners on a journey. And as musicians develop, they can bring audiences along on their journeys. Youthful influences sometimes give way to more mature sounds. Such
Deliriously Serious is the distance-based musical collaboration between Daniel Molloy and Luke Mitchell. With a creative relationship spanning almost two decades, Deliriously Serious has grown from an acoustic rock duo
Edmonton’s Sean Davis Newton has taken on many roles in the Canadian music scene. He’s been a music critic, interviewer, photographer, designer, engineer, producer, and more, but 2024 sees Newton
Amyl and The Sniffers have announced the release of their third album Cartoon Darkness. Set for release via B2B Records / Virgin Music Group on October 25th, the album was recorded with
Illuminati Hotties leader Sarah Tudzin has a lot on her plate. Along with fusing her pop tendencies with vulnerable songwriting on the band’s albums, she works outside of the project
Seattle-born, Santa Cruz-based singer/songwriter/producer Kishi Bashi’s fifth LP, Kantos, is a mix of electro-funk, new wave dance, and string-laden disco dramatics. Working with a core band, Bashi commands center stage with guitars, violins,
With lyrically driven songs, Rachel McIntyre Smith’s comforting twang music reminds listeners of the classics while also adding a relevant and fresh perspective. The Boot writes that she is “part
Although the back half of August is usually getting into the final “homestretch” of summer in most places, by this time, all that cumulative sticky-icky heat and humidity can start
