Earl – Tongue Tied

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“Tongue Tied”, the new studio album by singer-songwriter Earl, has been published. Born and raised in Alaska, the aspiring musician moved to LA where she released three LPs under the name Kate Earl. A Londoner now, Earl reinvented herself and surprises with a retro sound, taking us back to the … Continue Reading →

Juanita Stein – America

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Juanita Stein releases her debut solo album, titled “America”. The Australian-born and London-based artist is best known as the lead singer of rock band Howling Bells. Her solo LP was recorded in Los Angeles, and, as the title suggests, this album is an ode to America. “I’ve forever idealized American … Continue Reading →

Review: Lana Del Rey – Lust For Life

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Writers take a beating as Lana Del Rey’s Lust For Life album cover delivers more than a thousand words with one simple gesture: she is smiling. Her loyalty to pained poise, seductive pouts, and wounded glares has faltered and the joyful precision on her face ushers in a new artistic … Continue Reading →

Review: TLC

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As a fan, I’m not sure I really needed a fifth and final TLC album. Thinking back over the legacy of their career, from their debut, Ooooooohhh… On The TLC Tip, to their pinnacle with “Waterfalls”, T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli were already firmly etched in my mind as one … Continue Reading →

Kacy Hill – Like A Woman

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“Like A Woman”, debut album by Kacy Hill, is out now. The singer-songwriter and model from Phoenix was a backup dancer on Kanye West’s Yeezus tour and is currently signed to his music label. Her album, including singles “Hard To Love” and “Like A Woman”, is pure minimalism with contemporary … Continue Reading →

Jaymes Young – Feel Something

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“Feel Something”, debut album by Jaymes Young, has been released. Hailing from Seattle, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist has toured with British band London Grammar and Australian singer Vance Joy, was featured on David Guetta’s album “Listen”, and released two EPs of his own. Now he delivers his first full-length … Continue Reading →

Simon Law – Look To The Sky

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Simon Law, British songwriter and music producer, has published his debut album, entitled “Look To The Sky”. The 56-year-old artist is best known as writer, producer, and keyboardist for Soul 2 Soul, having co-written many of their songs, including both tracks that won a Grammy in 1990. “Look To The … Continue Reading →

Bedouine

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Recording artist Bedouine releases her self-titled debut album today. Bedouine was born in Syria to Armenian parents and spent her childhood in Saudi Arabia before her family got a chance to come to the US, first settling in Boston and later in Houston, and when she was old enough, she … Continue Reading →

Review: Lorde – Melodrama

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The sophomore record for any artist is riddled with the anxiety of having to top the debut record, in proving one’s worth to be a continuing card-carrying member of the priority artist club, where big budgets and marketing campaigns flow in a guaranteed return on investment, because after all, it’s … Continue Reading →

Review: London Grammar – Truth Is A Beautiful Thing

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If three really is the magic number then recording artists better run for cover as trio London Grammar work their British voodoo on new album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing. Pulled from the hat following 2013’s acclaimed debut LP If You Wait, their new release flirts with evolution more than … Continue Reading →