John Thayer and the wondrous worldliness of “Akaku” (Premiere Play)
Pieces of music are like short stories. Whether a song has words or is purely instrumental, it conveys either a set of feelings, thoughts, or…
“You Must Be This Tall To Die” and ride Action Park’s emotionally turbulent debut
The newest addition to the global punk canon, You Must Be This Tall To Die, the debut full-length from emo pop-punk band Action Park, fits right in…
“Cheers” to Jukebox the Ghost and their supportive new single
If there’s one thing that’s intrinsically associated with pop music, it’s catchiness – followed closely by choruses. Songs written in the style aren’t always the…
Rachel Eckroth’s composer creativity thrives in the “The Garden”
Composer, pianist, vocalist, and clever arranger, Rachel Eckroth, reminds listeners on her newest LP, The Garden (Rainy Days Records, 2021), that imagery paired with music – even…