Following Jimmy Valentine started life as a full-cast audiobook musical from composer Jeff Flaster, based on an O. Henry story and a Hudson River School painting. This is the 18-song cast album,...
OG8 formed because its members felt overlooked and underappreciated, and instead of turning bitter, these industry veterans vowed to make music that entertained and healed. On Recognize, released October 9th, the band...
Confidence can easily be mistaken for arrogance, especially when its history remains unseen. On “D.P.W.M (Don’t Play With Me),” London-based, Malawian artist YesaYa turns that tension into a hard-hitting UK rap statement,...
For centuries, the Silk Road connected people, ideas, and cultures across vast distances. But what if the journey wasn't only about reaching another place, but also about discovering something within yourself? On...
Allister Ainsworth and Jacob Connor, the Auckland duo behind Microbes, timed the release of "Dire Tribes" for October 7th, ahead of the New Zealand General Election. They began the song together in...
Most of what went into "I'm A Vine" came from Tara Van's community. The Toronto soul artist recorded the single, released October 9th, at Apartment Sea Sound, the east-end hub run by...
Christopher Rodriguez, hailing from Pueblo, United States, is a gifted artist who blends poetry with heartfelt music. In my opinion, his latest single "Millenia" stands out as one of the most distinctive...
For the last five years, Dax has been one of the inspiring artists I've wanted to write about. While I initially received his submissions through my other blog, Rock Era Magazine, I...
Recently, I've observed that many artists struggle to create a distinct contemporary blend. However, while listening to Larry Karpenko's single, "Heart Calls Love," I was captivated by its unique flavor, which incorporates...
I am confident that African rap and hip-hop artists can now hold their own on the global stage. Dr. Pushkin, a Ghanaian Hip-Hop and Afrofusion artist hailing from Bolgatanga and currently residing...
The Namibian artist Proklaim delivers yet another hit with his latest track, "Celebrate," which debuted last month. As with his earlier releases, I was once again impressed by his originality, as I...
With a frontman that provokes an intoxicating blend of Michael Stipe’s vulnerability and Maynard James Keenan’s upfront and present weirdness, Black Opal’s debut is a healthy collection of melodic rock anthems with...
In her luminous new single “Tonight,” Pam Ross crafts an intimate musical tableau that feels as raw and palpable as a midnight confession. With the grace of a seasoned storyteller, Ross delicately...
Renowned for his DIY grit and irreverence, Sarantos’ latest single “St. Patrick’s Day” ambles into the musical pub like a seasoned local with a renewed sense of mischief. This track—a spirited cocktail...
