Reba’s New Single — “Freedom” What’s not to love about Reba singing a new anthem to freedom? This one tells the story of a woman with a history of bad relationships who finds a man who gives her that often elusive feeling of freedom. It’s the first single off her upcoming studio album, Stronger Than … Continue reading
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The 2019 Venice Biennale Artist List
The Venice Biennale has released the names of the artists who will participate in its show [“May You Live in Interesting Times,” which is being organized by Ralph Rugoff] this year. The exhibition runs, at the Giardini and the Arsenale, as well as around other venues in Venice, from May 11 through November 24 [Preview … Continue reading
Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson — ‘Amour’
Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson — Amour Label: Stony Plains Records What a solid collection of timeless sentiment, and so sturdily delivered. This is an album that will have you in agreement with every syllable, as it reminds you of how the seemingly simplest of songs can also be the most profound… especially when interpreted … Continue reading
Digging Deep With Country Star Jacob Bryant (An Interview)
Jacob Bryant’s new album PRACTICE WHAT I PREACH charged out of the gates last Friday rising to #1 on the iTunes Top Country Albums chart. Bryant’s response was fast and to-the-point: “I’d like to thank God, my team and my amazing fans for all the support and help pushing this to #1 at iTunes. We … Continue reading
New Country: Jacob Bryant — ‘Practice What I Preach’
Jacob Bryant — Practice What I Preach Label: American Roots Records Jacob Bryant may not be a household name yet, but if he continues to release country music as exciting and consistent as Practice What I Preach, then he will be one of the greats of his generation. He has a vocal instrument that’s one of … Continue reading
Big Joe and the Dynaflows — ‘Rockhouse Party’
Big Joe and the Dynaflows — Rockhouse Party Label: Severn Records Release date: February 15, 2019 Agreeable from the very first beat, Rockhouse Party — the new album from Big Joe and the Dynaflows — proves that there is still truth in advertising. The band knows how to throw a party, alright. It all starts, of … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s ‘Ain’t Nothin’ To It’ Debuts At #1 on Billboard’s Country Album Chart
Back in a 2016 review on Parcbench.live, I called Cody Johnson “the most instantly relatable persona to come along in country music in a long time.” I stand by that statement. He seems to be catching up with his destiny. Cody Johnson’s first major label release Ain’t Nothin’ To It has impressively debuted at #1 on … Continue reading
