Parsonsfield’s “WE” Reminds Us To Live Life With Abandon
PITTSBURGH, PA- Among the most distinct voices in contemporary folk music, Parsonsfield have played an integral role in the resurgence of the genre, connecting with new audiences through their infectious, relatable songs and jubilant live performances. Originally formed in 2011 and cohered into its current…
Mike Pinto’s One Love Cali Reggae Fest Revealed His Unique Musicality
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ONE LOVE CALI REGGAE FEST 2018 COVERAGE! LONG BEACH, CA- Mike Pinto’s One Love Cali Reggae performance really put me in a mellow, introspective state of mind. Plainspoken with a truly humble demeanor, his music floated across different genres, lightly tapping…
Ben Harper Invokes Reggae’s Spirit of Protest And Tells A Story At One Love Cali Reggae Fest
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ONE LOVE CALI REGGAE FEST 2018 COVERAGE! LONG BEACH, CA- Another artist who isn’t per-se reggae but had a featured slot as a headlining artist for One Love was Ben Harper. Ben Harper’s music tends to float in the blues/indie/jam/gospel rock…
Will Varley’s “Spirit of Minnie” Is An Exploration Of The Spirit of The Self
FAWN GROVE, PA- Mainstream country music continues to fumble through an identity crisis, seeming as though it has forgotten its roots as it floods radio stations with songs and bands that are generic and disposable. But while that might sound like a death knoll for the…
Ben Miller Band’s Video For “One More Time” Hits As Hard As It Rocks
JOPLIN, MO- Are you looking for some hard hitting, hard rocking roots rock? I may just have something for you, cause Ben Miller Band’s recently released official video for their latest single, “One More Time”, to put it bluntly, f*ing rocks. With Miller on vocals…
Nicole Kiki Jaffe’s Simple Lyrical Honesty Drew Me In
ECHO PARK, CA- Lauren Ruth Ward‘s residency at the Echo/Echoplex was more than just a chance for her to flex her seemingly otherworldly talents. It was also an opportunity for a number her talented friends to showcase their music to an audience that they perhaps would…
Julien Baker Gives Los Angeles A Cathartic Experience With Her Emotive Melodies
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a fan of Julien Baker ever since I caught her early afternoon set at FYF back in 2016. When I found out that she was the opener for Conor Oberst at the Greek, I basically submitted my press/photo request to…
Field Medic’s Music Is An Honest Look Into The Soul Of An Artist
ECHO PARK, CA- On December 2nd, 2017, the band HUNNY held their second annual “Winter Talent Show” at The Echoplex. With 7 diverse acts in the line-up, we knew it would be a good one. After a funky post-punk set by French Vanilla, San Fransisco’s Kevin Patrick p/k/a “Field…
Tinariwen’s Tishoumaren Blues Rock Mesmerizes The Growlers Six
CLICK HERE FOR MORE THE GROWLERS SIX COVERAGE! San Pedro, CA- … this Grammy award winning band of Taureg musicians quite simply mesmerized me with their guitar-driven melodies and rhythms. Their style of music is difficult to describe but imagine cross pollinating blues, Bollywood, and folk…
Johnnyswim Brings The Love To New York City’s Irving Plaza
New York, NY- It’s always somewhat of a struggle to put a show into words, especially when the performance resonates with you on an emotional and spiritual level. Johnnyswim, consisting of singer-songwriters Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez, at Irving Plaza on November 8, 2017 had that…
