Album Review: OverDoz. Shows Fun & Serious Can Live In The Harmony of 2008

OverDoz. makes their debut in 2008, and prove they are here to sensualize and sensitize Hip Hop with bouncing rhythms and lustfully probative/ socially commenting…

Artist Close – Up: Leah Abramson Offers Human/Animal Exploration

Leah Abramson’s Songs For A Lost Pod feels like the audio from a classic, sci-fi fantasy film. You hearing the narration and literal scenic explorations…

Album Review: Ria Hall Discusses Indigenous Rights And “Rules of Engagement”

Ria Hall’s debut album, Rules Of Engagement (ROE), draws on the themes of not only love and war, but also revolution and change, the album…

Concert Review: Twain Is Biblical Meekness In Voice At Union Pool

I am in love with Twain’s lead singer Mt. Davidson.. I cry when I hear his voice (I am being serious!). It is so genuinely…

Concert Review: Luke Elliot Pours His Soul Like Edgar Allen Poe

Happy to be back from Europe, Luke Elliot, backed by a band of Norwegians, hailed Mercury Lounge NYC as his home. Blessed with a rasped…

Album Review: Tourist Gives You The Best Music To “Wash”

I reviewed Tourist’s last LP, U, and Wash EP is certainly proof that he is growing better. His last EP only further his endeavor to make…

Album Review: The Flavr Blue Deliver Blue Dream Worth Listening

The Flavr Blue’s new album, Blue Dream, is a 14-track collection fronted by Grammy-nominated Hollis Wong Wear, and produced/ vocally backed by Lace Cadence and…

Concert Review: Amy Shark Fills Brooklyn Steel With Aussie Love

Amy Shark opened up for her fellow Aussie Vance Joy, and filled Brooklyn steel with her heartfelt, humorous takes on love. From her affirmed proclamation…

Concert Review: Hope Sandoval Is A Haunting Beauty With NO PHOTOGRAPHY!

I knew I would enjoy Hope Sandoval’s And The Warm Inventions’ show when it was clearly declared NO PHOTOGRAPHY! My reaction could pretty much be…

Concert Review: Wolf Parade Devour The Stage At Brooklyn Steel

If The Cure decided to do a music festival with Vampire Weekend, what would it be called? Wold Parade! Alright, I am officially withdrawing my…

Concert Close-Up: Ayokay Makes Music To Enjoy Life For The Moment At Terminal 5

I first learned of the magic of Ayokay through Quinn XCII. Their track “Kings of Summer” was probably my fave from the latter artist and…

Concert Review: Deva Mahal Is A Fierce Witch At LPR

  Yes, I called Deva Mahal a witch, but like Broad City she far from minds it. In history, strong women have always been labeled…

Concert Review: Tall Heights Reach Newer Heights At King’s Theatre

Good things do not change, but they do grow. How that works or, at least does so clearly, is a mystery to me, but I…

Concert Review: Kali Uchis Gave Selena Vibes At Bowery Ballroom

Kali Uchis was giving Selena vibes in her Bowery Ballroom show, and left hearts singing “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” with her bridging of American and…

Concert Review: Snow Culture Turn Public Arts Into A Pop Winter For Their Debut

Snow Culture made their debut in NYC, and it was EPIC! The Stockholm duo had a lot to prove. I always say that New York…