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…
Single Release: Jerry Leger, “Have You Ever Been Happy”
“Splish splash / Here we go / I’ve got a hand to hold / Thank God / I know / I’m not alone.” So…
Single Review: Fire & Grace, “Libertango”
You know the sensation – you have a sharp emotion, or a tangle of emotions, and you can’t immediately find the words to accurately…