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For The Sake Of The Song: Robinella “Press On”

May 13, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Music can sometimes really take you to different places. My idea of tranquility is to put on a pair of headphones – get out my iPod – and go to my Chill Out Playlist. Immersing myself […]

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Lawrence Rothman “The Plow That Broke The Plains”

May 13, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

A powerful confessional record which is layered musically and lyrically to reveal more on each listen. Lawrence Rothman’s career covers a lot of areas of the music and arts world – songwriter and performer, producer and […]

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Rain Parade “Surprise, Surprise” – well, this was unexpected…

May 13, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, just what has been the biggest surprise?  Rain Parade appearing as the support band for Dream Syndicate?  The new album ‘Last Rays Of A Dying Sun’ appearing last year?  The announcement of the full band […]

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Video Premiere: Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats “Talk About My Doubt”

May 13, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the new single from Boise-based Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats.  The band describe their sound as, “…progressive, psychobilly folk-grass,” which sums up their blend of styles and adventurous approach.  ‘Talk About My Doubt’ […]

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Something for the weekend: Jenny Owen Youngs “Next Time Around” (Live)

May 10, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it from us for this week dear reader and we leave you with the long overdue and welcome return of New Jersey’s Jenny Owen Youngs. Ahead of her New England tour, Youngs today shares a […]

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