Review: Great Lake Swimmers, “Uncertain Country”
Twenty years into his journey leading Great Lake Swimmers finds songwriter Tony Dekker reflective. As he put it, the band’s 8th studio album and…
Single Release: Kristina Dervaitis, “Everything & Nothing”
When a person is processing grief, it is common to experience a cycle of emotions before landing at acceptance. The first stage: denial, forms…
Single Release: Great Lake Swimmers, “The Legend Of Bobby Bird”
When you need to convey a difficult truth, narrative can prove essential. We as people are wired to digest reality more fully when we…
Review: Joseph Petric, “SEEN”
Right up front, I’d like to disclose that I’m a novice to accordion music – perhaps you are, too? I know of Weird Al,…
Single Release: Yes We Mystic, “Long Dream”
“I’m awake, I look for you / Running at full speed into your room.” A few moments can change your life. Especially when it’s…
Review: Madison Violet, “Eleven”
James Taylor has half-joking characterized himself as a “professional autobiographer.” To some extent, all who make art put forth something of themselves. But some…
Single Release: Kristen Martell, “Should I Run”
A good song has a way of capturing a moment, or a series of moments, like a vivid painting, like a few poignant frames…
Single Release: Ryan Thomas Smelle, “Easier Said Than Done”
Honestly stating our shortcomings can be the first step in making improvements. That also has the potential to go either way – we can…
Review: Good Fortune, “Good Fortune”
If you know the name Kelsey McNulty, it is likely from her work in the past decade as a side person with acts including…
Review: Tania Gill Quartet, “Disappearing Curiosities”
Jazz is all too often relegated to background-music status, befitting a classy event or a nice dinner out, perhaps, but not music that begs…