The year was 2011. It was open mic night at the BlackStar cafe in New Orleans, a weekly event dubbed Liberation Lounge. Glasses clinking against each other, musical instruments getting tuned, vocalists doing their warm-ups, and butterflies dancing in the bellies of excited performers. This open mic show was special … Continue Reading →
Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid has released her sophomore album, “How To Let Go”. The follow-up to her full-length debut, “Sucker Punch”, comes with a cover image presenting the 25-year-old rising star standing on the roof of a car in a beautiful red dress. Sigrid’s bold posture symbolizes the self-empowering and life-affirming … Continue Reading →
Willie Nelson’s new studio album, “A Beautiful Time”, is out now. Released on the 89th birthday of the veteran country musician, the 14-track record features a collection of original songs and two covers, Leonard Cohen’s “Tower Of Song” and The Beatles’ “With A Little Help From My Friends”. The original … Continue Reading →
Jewel has published her ninth studio album, entitled “Freewheelin’ Woman”. The twelve-track record of folk, rock, pop, country and soul music elements is her first new album in seven years. It was largely written by the 47-year-old singer herself and the production was handled in collaboration with Butch Walker. Jewel … Continue Reading →
Eric Roberson is back at it. Criminally underrated, he has built a loyal following since his debut LP, “Esoteric”, came out in 2001. Sporting his characteristic velvety tone and lyrical wizardry, the King of Indie Soul is releasing his ninth full-length album, “Lessons”. The previews we’ve heard – like the … Continue Reading →
Dream pop trio Cannons has released their second full-length album, entitled “Fever Dream”. The LA-based group was formed in 2013 by two childhood friends who recruited singer Michelle Joy to become the band’s frontwoman. Cannons’ self-released debut album, “Night Drive”, was published in 2017 before the group signed a major … Continue Reading →
“Sense Life”, the debut LP by British recording artist Frank Joshua, is out now. A therianthropic creature is gracing the album cover because the London-based singer and songwriter doesn’t want to show his face. He prefers to let the music speak for itself – and his music is truly fascinating. … Continue Reading →
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams has released his 14th studio album, entitled “So Happy It Hurts”. The new LP is an ode to freedom, celebrating the return to life as we know it after two years of pandemic-related restrictions. Even if his lyrics are rather banal, Adams certainly knows how … Continue Reading →
It is said that music soothes the soul. Indeed, music has many wonderful properties. It heals, eases, appeases, motivates, and elates. It’s a relief for the heart and an escape for the soul. In the troubled times that have fallen upon the world, each and every one of us needs … Continue Reading →
Indie artist Heather Bond has released her sophomore album, “The Mess We Created”. The pop musician, who was born in Texas and raised in Louisville, KY, resides in Nashville, TN, where she made a name for herself as a songwriter and performer. Seven years after her debut LP, “So Long”, … Continue Reading →
