“It was the first song we initially jammed together where it felt like we had pulled on an interesting thread- the amalgamation of our individual styles. It ended up being
When Patrice Rushen debuted with Prelusion in 1974, she was already a musical prodigy making her mark on the jazz-fusion scene. Known initially for her classical piano background, Rushen’s transition
In early August, The Damnwells released Bad at Beautiful, their first studio album since their 2015 self-titled release. Having no specific plans to release an album, initially, releasing a single
It’s been four years since the Portland, OR-based quintet Fruition last put out a new record. How To Make Mistakes marks the first time in their 15-year history the band
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There’s an unmistakable urgency you can feel when a song is written and performed from a place of complete honesty. That feeling permeates singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd’s new album, Carnival (due
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
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