Artist Close Up: BOYS NOIZE = Mind Blown!

BOYS NOIZE´s latest albums, MAYDAY, is his most dynamic album to date, and also his most socially poignant. For him, MAYDAY is an international distress…

Artist Close Up: Olivia Millerschin Is The Voice of Wisdom In Youth

Olivia Millerschin’s album Look Both Ways is proof that Wisdom is ageless. Often we think wisdom comes with getting older, but wisdom comes with maturity,…

Artist Close-Up/ Song Review: Saint PHNX Show How History Can Feel Like A “Reload”

Saint PHNX are two brothers – vocalist & multi-instrumentalist Stevie Jukes and drummer Alan Jukes. Raised in the industrial town of Wishaw in Glasgow, it…

Concert Review: Sharon Jones And The Dap Kings Revive Spirits

  Yesterday, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings revived every living spirit in the audience through the joys of her Motown music stylings.. Something about…

Artist Close- Up: Songhoy Blues

Mali has an especially violent history that includes the banning of music. Banning music may not seem violent, but for those, like myself, who affirm…

Artist Close- Up: MIAMIGO Is 80’s Dark Pop Goodness

Never did I believe pop could go dark. When you think of pop, you think of a giant teddy bear chewing on skittles and painting…

Artist Close Up: TUSKS – A Songstress With A Cinematic Vibe

The coolest artists are the ones that spark you imagination. As you hear them sing, visions of their lyrics swirl through your mind. Suddenly, their…

Artist Close Up: Laura Nyro – One of the Most Influential Songwriters You have Never Heard

Laura Nyro is an odd legend to singers and song-writers. To some she is like a celestial being having written Barbra Streisand’s “Stoney End” and…

Concert Review: NAO Is Like Stardust On The Bowery Ballroom Stage

You might have heard of NAO through Apple commercials. Her song “Zillionaire” was used to promote the brand and rock ear-waves with computerized beats and…

Concert Review: Gallant Shows The Art of Body Language At Terminal 5

Gallant is known for his high pitch. He strikes a high note in the same way an archer shoots a targeted arrow: with clarity and…

Concert Review: Wolf Alice Comes Out Strong At Barclay’s Center

Rock-n-roll or hard rock can, sometimes, feel like it needs to be in your face to be “strong.” It can have the idea that being…

Artist Close-Up: Victoria Reed Shows Music Is Fated In The Cards

Victoria Reed is fascinating in both sound and backstory. She actually began her music career  through a self- tarot card reading. She pulled out two cards. Her…

Artist Close-Up: Frances Is Millennially Mindful

The London invasion of soul continues on through rising artist Frances. Her smokey voice is like a soft touch to the acoustic instrumentals that back…

Artist Close-Up: Milk & Bone Are Virtually Haunting

  Listening to Milk & Bone is like being lost in a sexy video game. Their love songs ooze with a virtual sexiness that can…

Concert Review: Andra Day Shows Why We Need Vocal Divas

There are certain artists that the radio does not do proper justice. For some reason, their talent and presence is better exemplified in concert. Andra…