The Time Jumpers – Kid Sister

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The Time Jumpers release their second studio album, titled “Kid Sister”. Currently the Nashville-based Western swing ensemble consists of ten male band members while the new album and its title honor their former vocalist, Dawn Sears, who passed away in 2014. “Kid Sister” is a lovely record, but to experience … Continue Reading →

Lindsey Stirling Is Beating The Odds Outside Of The Artistic Box

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Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling perfected the art of marching to her own beat long before she became a viral internet sensation. Widely discussed in her memoir, co-authored with her sister Brooke, The Only Pirate At The Party reached The New York Times Top Ten Bestsellers list and highlights the most … Continue Reading →

Amos Lee – Spirit

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Amos Lee has published his new studio album, entitled “Spirit”. This is the sixth LP by the 39-year-old artist from Philadelphia whose album “Mission Bell” debuted at number one on the Billboard charts in 2011. “Spirit” is another well-crafted record from Amos Lee with beautiful songs throughout. For more info, … Continue Reading →

Jessica Martindale – Warrior

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Singer and songwriter Jessica Martindale releases her debut album titled “Warrior”. Six years ago Jessica moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music, but it wasn’t until more recently that she overcame all obstacles to focus on music full-time, successfully raising funds on Kickstarter to record her album. “Warrior” … Continue Reading →

Jet West – Wake Up

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“Wake Up” is the title of the new studio album by Jet West, released this week. This is the second full-length record by the beach rock band from San Diego that entered the scene in 2010 with their debut album, entitled “Dropping In”. Emitting the laid-back California vibe, the group … Continue Reading →

Ash Koley – Elements

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Ash Koley’s second album, titled “Elements”, is out now. The pop duo from Winnipeg, Canada, is named after lead singer Ash Koley and is best known for the single “Don’t Let Your Feet Touch Ground” off their debut album “Inventions”. Their new release, featuring the lead single “Criminal”, comes with … Continue Reading →

Iyeoka – Gold

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Singer, poet, and activist Iyeoka returns with her fourth studio album, entitled “Gold”. The new record by the Nigerian-American artist from Boston features 13 tracks with an eclectic mix of soul, dance, jazz, and poetry. “Gold” is a brilliant follow-up to 2010’s “Say Yes”, and like its predecessor it is … Continue Reading →

Review: Gentleman & Ky-Mani Marley – Conversations

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Ky-Mani Marley has only one memory of his father, Bob Marley, who passed away when he was barely five years old. He would never get to experience what the other Marley children shared with their father, but as an artist he has stepped into his natural birthright as a recognized … Continue Reading →

Broods – Conscious

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Broods have released their second LP, titled “Conscious”. The electropop duo from New Zealand shot to fame in 2014 with their debut album “Evergreen”, and like their first album, “Conscious” is produced by hitmaker Joel Little. For more info, including tour dates, go to broodsmusic.com

Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Getaway

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The Getaway is the eleventh studio album that the Red Hot Chili Peppers have released. The Chili Peppers have been given many genre titles from funk to punk, psychedelic to jam band. Whatever it’s called, the method of their madness has been working for over 30 years now. Notable achievements … Continue Reading →