Richard Phillips

The Ghost of Paul Revere “Good At Losing Everything” (Rocksnob/Rootsy, 2020)

November 9, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

There is a melding of sounds and styles on this, The Ghost of Paul Revere’s third album, attributable in part to its producer Spencer Albee. Evident in its soundscape are loops, strings and mellotron which give […]

Book Review: Todd Westbrook “Americanaville” (Independent, 2020)

October 28, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

Americanaville is a project created by Todd Westbrook that saw its inception as an essay but which has now burgeoned into a series of chapters that are currently available for free at http://tswestbrook.com. Westbrook describes a […]

Leah Barley “Bring Out Your Dead” (Independent, 2020)

October 26, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

Vancouver based, Barley showcases her songwriting, vocal and instrumental skills on this, her first full-length album, ably supported by John Kastelic and Ross Christopher Fairbairn. Barley’s skills are considerable, resulting in thought-provoking lyrics, emotive singing and […]

VanWyck “God is in the Detour” (Maiden Name Records, 2020)

October 13, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

Following experience in various bands, Christine Oele decided in 2015 that the way forward for her was to become a solo artist. Taking her grandmother’s maiden name, VanWyck, she released her debut album, ‘An Average Woman’ […]

Suzanne Vega “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories” (Cooking Vinyl, 2020)

September 24, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

Close your eyes as you listen to the opening of, ‘An Evening of New York Songs and Stories’ and you might be able to imagine yourself amongst the audience surrounded by the old world charm of […]