Diandra Interviews NEFE: A Musician The Show Love & Intelligence Equal Wisdom

  In this world,  even being “deep” or thoughtful has its feigned image. Some artists believe its onstage ranting, and some people believe it is…

Album Review: Pinky Pinky’s Self-Titled Debut Is L.A. Proto-Prog

A debut is a first impression, which is why it carries so much importance . How you tell the world, “Hey, Look AT ME!”, actually…

Album Review: The Bad Signs Show Love Has “Black Magic Moments”

The Bad Signs’ Black Magic Moments is exactly like its title. It is a five track spell meant to make you swoon into love for both…

Album Review: The Black Angels Sing Their “Death Song”

This may sound odd, but The Black Angels’ new album, Death Song, makes me feel like I am dying. If ever a band went for…

Album Review: NEFE’s Empowers Listeners In Debut EP “Mama”

Can you hear talent? That is an argument that most music-lovers do not even have because we all concur: YES YOU CAN! NEFE, real name Sarah…

Song Review: Jarryd James Makes Tension Sound Good In “How Do We Make It”

Jarryd James is one to fall in love with. From his lyrics to his voice, he portrays the vulnerability EVERY human being desires in finding…

Film Review: Slack Bay Is The Napoleon Dynamite Of Horror Films

The Van Peteghem family’s leisurely rhythm of sunbathing and seaside constitutionals is soon interrupted by the arrival of two bumbling inspectors investigating a string of…

Artist Close-Up: Liana Banks Gives Life To “Ghost”

Liana Bank$ is a songstress New Yorker rising through ranks for her raw energy, witty lyricism, and shimmering synth work. This R&B “Kween” is similar to Khalid…

Album Review: “Love Is Love” And Woods Reminds You That

From the minute Woods’ Love Is Love began, I smiled. The new record goes straight for the “funkiness” of this sentiment, and how it makes…

Album Review: Matthew Logan Vasquez Has Made A Masterpiece With “Does What He Wants”

Matthew Logan Vasquez is set to release Does What He Wants on April 21, and the album has to be my fave of the week.…

Album Review: COIN Asks “How Will You Know If You Never Try?”

You ever hear an album, and think, “ This is going to kill in a live show!”. COIN’s sophomore album, How Will You Know If…

Album Review: Sheryl Crow’s “Be Myself” Show You How To Be Yourself

When they said Sheryl Crow was going back in time, sonically, for her new album, Be Myself, they were not kidding. Be Myself might as…

Concert Review: Sondre Lerche Is The Marty McFly of Bowery Ballroom

  Sondre Lerche is The “Marty Mcfly” of performers. Now let me explain. I love Back To The Future, and Marty McFly is a legendary…

Concert Review: Adam Friedman Is Green With Gratitude At Irving Plaza

  Prepare for a “gush-fest”. My readers know that I love gratitude enough to have a feature on an episode of Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday…