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Styx – Grand Illusion Album

The Chicago progressive rock band Styx released their The Grand Illusion album in 1977. The...

Todd Rundgren - State

Legendary producer and songwriter Todd Rundgren is back with the release of his newest album,...

Dust - Album Review

Sony/Legacy has reissued the only two albums of proto-metal band from Brooklyn, Dust. This is the...

Eliane Elias - I Thought About You

A native of Brazil, Eliane Elias began her American career as a pianist in the jazz fusion group...

 

Epitaph: The “Judas Priest Treatment”

Their career has spanned more than four decades. They have sold more than fifty million records...

Kitten: Cut It Out EP

Indie rock outfit Kitten has been getting quite a bit of attention as of late, and deservedly so....

JJ Grey & Mofro - This River

Blue-eyed soul is alive an well in the music of JJ Grey & Mofro. The group, formerly known...

Eric Burdon – ‘Til Your River Runs Dry Album review

At 71-years-of age Eric Burdon is singing about all the things a 71-year-old Rock legend should...

 

From Jagged Little Pill to Living Legend

Alanis Morissette Live at Montreux 2012 With a career spanning over two decades, Alanis...

LVMRKS

After leaving powerhouse psychedelic post-punk outfit ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of...

Memphis

High school dropout, Huey Calhoun, becomes one of the first white DJ's to play black music in...

Once

Once is a soundtrack that arrests and moves, and then demands another listen, which it fully...

 

A Huge Touch of Star Quality

Originally conceived as a concept album, Evita was Andrew Lloyd Webber's last collaboration with...

KJ DENHERT: ALBUM NO. 9

KJ Denhert's Album No. 9 is a perfect collection of songs built to inspire, relate to, and...

Mrs.Magician- Strange Heaven

  Mrs. Magician’s debut album Strange Heaven is a delectable thirteen tracks of...

Hildegunn Gjedrem- Share Your Secret

  I recently had the pleasure and honor to meet with Hildegunn Gjedrem, who just released her...

 

Lana Del Rey- Born To Die

American singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey aka Lizzie Grant’s reputation has preceded her. For...

Ani DiFranco-Which Side Are You On?

  Even people who haven’t heard an Ani DiFranco album have most likely heard her name. The...

The Roots- Undun

  The Roots, the Philadelphia hip hop/ neo soul band, released their 13th album named Undun...

Max Raabe-Kuessen Kann Man Nicht Alleine

  Max Raabe is known for being the head of the Palast Orchester, a group with which he adds...

 

White Denim- Last Day Of Summer

Although they are still relatively new to the music scene (having formed in 2006), White...

Charlotte Gainsbourg- Stage Whisperer

The life of Charlotte Gainsbourg is one straight out of a celebrity fiction novel. The...

Common- The Dreamer/The Believer

  American hip-hop/rap artist Common has been around since the early 1990s. Celebrated as one...

Robin Thicke- Love After War

  Since his first hit single, Lost Without U, Robin Thicke’s soulful crooning and...

 

The Black Keys- El Camino

  American blues-rock duo The Black Keys released their seventh studio album, El...

Frank Ocean- Nostalgia, Ultra

  Frank Ocean’s first moment in the limelight came with joining LA hip-hop collective,...

Feist- Metals

Feist comfortably ascended into the hearts of many Canadians as a national sweetheart...

Tom Waits- Bad As Me

Top track: "Face to the Highway" Bottom track: "Get Lost" Tom Waits is a legend. He rivals...

 

Tegan And Sara- Get Along

Canadian duo Tegan and Sara have been making music since 1995 and are still going strong....

Michael Williams Band- Fire Red

Michael Williams Band recently released their newest album, FIRE RED – the first in almost 4...

Etta James - The Dreamer

The iconic American singer, Etta James came out this year with her 30th and last album called...

Marketa Irglova – Anar

Top tracks: "Crossroads" and "Now You Know" Bottom tracks: "Only In Your Head" and "Dokhtar...

 

Polinski- Labyrinths

Instrumental post-rock band 65daysofstatic's Paul Wolinski (Polinski) released his first...

ALL FOR THE “AMBITION”: Wale Disappoints with Underwhelming New Album

There's no denying that Wale is a gifted rapper. He knows what he's doing when he raps – he...

Girl in a Coma – Exits & All The Rest

In 2006, Girl in a Coma made their way to New York City where they played at Knitting Factory...

Dan Mangan – Oh, Fortune

Dan Mangan has spent most of the past eight years running back and forth across Canada with an...

 

Ziggy Marley-Wild And Free

Ziggy Marley’s latest album, “Wild And Free,” brings the expressive reggae flavour...

Coldplay-Mylo Xyloto

British alternative rock band, Coldplay released their newest album, Mylo Xyloto earlier this...

Barenaked Ladies - Hits from Yesterday and Today

  There’s a reason why they are usually called “Greatest Hits” albums: they are...

Blink-182 – Neighborhoods

Blink-182 is back. Sort of. Not back as in the band we remember from the turn of the century is...