Martha and the Muffins — Marthology: In and Outtakes Label: Idla Canadian rock band Martha and the Muffins scores big with their just released compilation Marthology: In and Outtakes, a collection of rarities and demo versions of past songs that will thrill longtime admirers and gain plenty of new ones. Even though it’s been a decade since … Continue reading
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New Children’s Literature: Grand Jeté and Me (by Allegra Kent)
Grand Jeté and Me Written by Allegra Kent, Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser Publisher: Harper Collins (2021) If you’re lucky, there’s that one relative who takes the time to show you what matters most in life. That one adult who understands that beauty, imagination, art, music, and other concepts are not only as important as … Continue reading
New Christmas Music — Brett Eldredge’s ‘Mr. Christmas’
‘Tis the season for fans of Platinum-selling recording artist Brett Eldredge to be delighted with a brand-new holiday album from Mr. Christmas himself. The aptly titled Mr. Christmas is available now and features the classics we all know and love alongside two never-before-heard originals, including the title track “Mr. Christmas.” Written by Eldredge and frequent collaborator Ross … Continue reading
Madeleine Peyroux — Careless Love
There is nothing careless about Madeleine Peyroux’s long awaited re-release of her 2004 album, Careless Love. With her smoky voice and knowing delivery, she makes each song on this Deluxe Edition her own, whether she’s singing vintage tunes by W.C. Handy and Hank Williams, or contemporary songs by Leonard Cohen and Elliott Smith. Producer Larry … Continue reading
Darin & Brooke Aldridge — This Life We’re Livin’
Darin & Brooke Aldridge — This Life We’re Livin’ Label: Billy Blue Records The past year hasn’t really inspired me to open up, listen, and review many of the constant arrival of CDs that find their way to me at my pandemic hideout far away from New York City. I appreciate the effort it takes … Continue reading
New Music: Jackson Browne – Downhill From Everywhere
Jackson Browne’s first new album in seven years sure sounds like Jackson Browne. That’s a very good thing. Nearly half a century has passed since the singer/songwriter’s sublime debut album, but he still sounds fresh as he guides us through a world we inhabit but perhaps do not always observe as keenly as we should. … Continue reading
Lisa Mills – ‘The Triangle’ Expanded (To Be Released 7/30/21)
Lisa Mills – The Triangle (Expanded Edition)(Release date: 7/30/21) There is no such thing as too much of a good thing. Especially when it comes to Southern soul music. Case in point — The Triangle (Expanded Edition), the new digital-only album from Lisa Mills, which will be released on July 30. The new edition includes … Continue reading
Country Singer Houston Bernard’s anthemic single – “Freedom”
Just in time for Independence day, Houston Bernard released “Freedom,” an anthemic and charitable single which focuses on three different story lines sharing a common message. Bernard first heard the song in early 2020 just after the world experienced the first shutdown from COVID and knew that as soon as he had the chance to … Continue reading
A Summer 2021 Must-Have Album: Sam Robbins – ‘Finally Feeling Young’
Sam Robbins’ debut record, Finally Feeling Young, is a reason to celebrate. It is evidence that all of the great music is not necessarily found in the past. He is a singer/songwriter in a classic sense; through his songs, crafted in precise honesty, he allows us to understand our own lives a little more clearly. … Continue reading
Alan Jackson’s Best Album Yet — ‘Where Have You Gone’
The album cover says it all. With this, his first album of original material in six years, Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson is back. He’s been away just long enough for us to really, really miss him, and this time he is here to make only music that has something to say, … Continue reading
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