Entertainment is in Jessica Rotter’s blood. One could say that she was born for this moment, given that she is the third generation of her family to embark on a career in the music industry. Her grandfather is known for having written songs and performed with legendary members of the … Continue Reading →
Mayer Hawthorne’s new album is entitled Man About Town. A more appropriate title, for those unfamiliar with his work, may have been The Thief. The entire album dances the line between flattery and flat out copycatting. In the first three tracks you’ll hear Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Barry White’s Can’t Get … Continue Reading →
“If you aren’t scared of what you’ve created, you aren’t done yet.” Words to live by from the rap artist Ben Haggerty, known professionally as Macklemore. On February 26th, he and musical producer Ryan Lewis released their second album, This Unruly Mess I’ve Made, a follow-up to The Heist. Though … Continue Reading →
Kanye West is out of his mind. I know. You know. The Twittersphere and Obama know it. Interestingly enough, however, he’s always been the first to acknowledge it. Whatever you will say about Kanye, he, himself, will say about Kanye. Judging by his over-the-top behavior and highly controversial shenanigans, it’s … Continue Reading →
Lissie’s new album My Wild West may be her most honest piece of work so far. She mixes genres with fluidity, her vocals are stripped back to their true sound and it has lyrical importance. A nod to the world before singles, she has created a piece of art in … Continue Reading →
Five years following the release of their self-produced EP The Story, King returns with their first full-length album, We Are King. Emerging as a one-stop creative shop-in-demand, writing, arranging, producing and performing all of their ambient mood music, the glorious girl group, comprised of twin sisters Paris and Amber Strother … Continue Reading →
In the absence of published interviews, you can learn a lot about an artist like Brick City veteran emcee Beneficence by perusing his social media presence. The inspirational words of wisdom he leaves for his fans and supporters. Which book he’s reading for intellectual and spiritual development. Creative inspiration from … Continue Reading →
Including just a short list of Adele’s accolades would go beyond the scope of reviewing her new album 25. If you haven’t heard of her by now, then a quick internet search will bring you right up to speed. When it comes to the life and times of Adele Adkins, … Continue Reading →
It was the soul music and soft rock of American popular acts that had the biggest impact on London-based indie artist Mozez as a youngster. In his native Jamaica, however, roots, reggae and ska music nurtured a universally laid-back resonance to the landscape of music. He has often credited Marvin … Continue Reading →
Ellie Goulding, born in England in 1986, was discovered in a songwriting competition while attending university. She signed to management as a result and in 2009 released her first EP, An Introduction To Ellie Goulding. An avid runner, Goulding often uses her healthy hobby as a means of contributing to … Continue Reading →
