Cloverdayle – Off The Grid

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Cloverdayle’s new album “Off The Grid” has been released. This is the second LP by the Nashville-based husband and wife duo, follow-up to their 2012 full-length debut, “9 Miles Down A 10 Mile Road”. With “Off The Grid” the two musicians don’t go off the proven path, sticking to the … Continue Reading →

Brandon Flowers – The Desired Effect

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Brandon Flowers, prolific frontman of The Killers, releases his second solo album, “The Desired Effect”. As announced by Flowers, this record is definitely different from “Flamingo”, his 2010 solo debut. Produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, “The Desired Effect” comes with a huge sound, featuring lively pop songs with an unexpected blend … Continue Reading →

Lena – Crystal Sky

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German recording artist Lena has released her fourth studio album, entitled “Crystal Sky”. The “Satellite” singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010 which fueled big sales of her debut album. But except for Lena’s catchy hit single, her first three LPs have been lackluster efforts with few good songs, … Continue Reading →

Review: Snoop Dogg – Bush

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Snoop Dogg has seen such great success in his many incarnations as an artist, business mogul and all around family guy. He’s been the front man of a number of reality TV franchises. He’s been on the sideline as Coach Snoop seeing many young student athletes through high school sports … Continue Reading →

Andreya Triana – Giants

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British soul singer and songwriter Andreya Triana has released her second album, entitled “Giants”. After she toured with Bonobo, he produced her debut album “Lost Where I Belong” in 2010. Triana’s exciting new record is produced by Matt Hales, featuring the catchy single “Gold”.

Review: Mumford & Sons – Wilder Mind

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We are living during a time in music unlike any other. Genres are changing, blending together in piercing combinations that leave us craving for more. As one of the originators of neofolk, Mumford & Sons are well aware of the effect this musical shift has over pop culture. In the … Continue Reading →

Plumb – Exhale

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“Exhale” is the title of the new album by singer and songwriter Plumb, which is set for release tomorrow. This is the seventh studio record from the Christian artist and author who is touring across the States for most of the year. Plumb’s last album, 2013’s “Need You Now”, was … Continue Reading →

Chris Stapleton – Traveller

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Chris Stapleton is about to release his first solo album entitled “Traveller”. The 37-year-old country and rock musician was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2001 to focus on songwriting. He has penned successful songs for Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Darius Rucker, and many more. Chris … Continue Reading →

Passenger – Whispers 2

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The new album “Whispers 2” by British singer Passenger is out now. Not just musically an equally great follow-up to his critically acclaimed LP “Whispers” that was released in summer 2014, but also with matching album artwork that is truly charming. According to Passenger, proceeds from this record will be … Continue Reading →

A Wolf Rises from the Ashes

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The Confederate Flag is a part of the fabric of where he’s from. He was raised on Dukes of Hazzard in Alabama and Tennessee. His grandmother listened to Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf while making breakfast when he was a child. But it was Ice Cube’s and Public Enemy’s lyrics … Continue Reading →