Mighty Oaks – Dreamers

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Mighty Oaks release their second studio album, entitled “Dreamers”. The Berlin-based folk rock trio, whose members come from the United States, Italy, and Great Britain, formed in 2010 and released the first LP in 2014. All three bandmates are multi-instrumentalists, contribute to the songwriting process, and add vocals, creating emotive … Continue Reading →

Review: Pitbull – Climate Change

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When you survey the career trajectory of Armando “Pitbull” Perez, it’s no wonder that he spent his childhood gleaning the motivational takeaways of his mother’s Tony Robbins cassettes. After 16 years in the game, he is not slowing down. On top of several lucrative business ventures, the swaggalicious Mr. International … Continue Reading →

Review: Depeche Mode – Spirit

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Four years since the last disappointing Depeche Mode album release? Check. Generic title? Check. Bad cover design by otherwise amazing photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn? Check. Spirit has all the markings of yet another by-the-numbers Depeche Mode album, even before you hit play. But once you do, oh sweet lord, … Continue Reading →

Frances – Things I’ve Never Said

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British singer and songwriter Frances releases her debut album, “Things I’ve Never Said”. The pop musician, who was born in Oxford and raised in Newbury, started her career in 2014 and has already released eight singles, seven of which are included on the 16-track LP. The song arrangements are mostly … Continue Reading →

Sunny Sweeney – Trophy

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“Trophy”, fourth studio album by country artist Sunny Sweeney, has been released. The 40-year-old singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Texas delivers ten brand-new songs with well-balanced instrumentation supporting her great voice as she sings about heartbreak, addiction, and small-town living in the Southern US. For more info, including tour dates, … Continue Reading →

Jessica Manning: Taking the Reins to Kick-Start her Career

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Five years ago, Swedish-born and Minneapolis-based artist Jessica Manning took the do-it-yourself approach to jumpstarting her career in entertainment by uploading videos of herself singing her favorite popular songs, covering everyone from Adele and Rihanna to Bonnie Raitt. While the most popular video received nearly 60,000 views, it was a … Continue Reading →

Little Big Town – The Breaker

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Country pop group Little Big Town has published their eighth studio album, entitled “The Breaker”. The album’s lead single, “Better Man”, was written by superstar Taylor Swift and became a hit on the Billboard charts. Other notable songs on the album are “Happy People” and “When Someone Stops Loving You”, … Continue Reading →

Review: Brian Owens & The Deacons Of Soul – Soul Of Ferguson

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If Instant Vintage or Gospeldelic are legitimate genres of music, as coined by Raphael Saadiq, then Brian Owens & The Deacons Of Soul certainly fit the bill. Returning with his third album, Soul Of Ferguson, Brian Owens continues on his mission of creating spirit-stirring and invigorating music in the glorious … Continue Reading →

Craig Connelly – One Second Closer

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British DJ and producer Craig Connelly releases his debut album “One Second Closer”. Based in Manchester, Connelly already made a name for himself in the trance music scene with several hit songs and gigs around the globe. Now he delivers his brand of EDM in the form of a twelve-track … Continue Reading →

Review: Amy Macdonald – Under Stars

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After an extended hiatus that had her fans salivating and chomping at the bit for new material, Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald is back in action with her newly released fourth album Under Stars. For those who have been anxiously awaiting more of Macdonald’s signature blend of guitar-driven, optimistic rock and … Continue Reading →