Right now is the right time to hear Vesna Duo’s take on The Rite of Spring
A name with roots in Slavic mythology and a goddess of youth and springtime, “Vesna” makes quite the apt name for the musical pairing formed…
Rowan clamours for open communication on “Does It Make You Happy?”
These days, it feels more and more like the aesthetic and, more importantly, the sound of a standard rock band arrangement, has taken a back…
Self-reflection and emotional recovery ring out on Prince Daddy and the Hyena’s self-titled LP
While it’s been less than three years – a relatively short turnaround time in the cycle of band life – since Albany, NY’s Prince Daddy…
Brad Mehldau lifts his music to spiritual heights with “Jacob’s Ladder”
The announcement that Brad Mehldau’s newest album, Jacob’s Ladder, was going put the jazz composer and pianist’s relationships with spirituality, progressive rock, and God at the…
DJ Hank’s “City Stars EP” shines with supercharged style
Chicago artist, DJ, and producer, DJ Hank, has been infusing the Windy City’s music scene with immensely appealing work for several years. His creativity has…
Get immersed in the sonic story of Borough Bound’s “Vyndurvoht”
In today’s day and age, the amount of digitalization that pervades through daily life, only seems to grow with each passing moment. Tasks and experiences…
No test drive required to enjoy Prototype’s self-titled debut EP
Geneva, Switzerland-based modern jazz quartet P R O T O T Y P E (hereon, Prototype) say the band’s freshly released, self-titled debut is an…
Gillian just wants everyone to help “Put It Back Together”
It’s been nearly seven years since the last time this space had an opportunity to sing the praises of Brooklyn, NY band Gillian. Those familiar…
Rainbow Heartache: Megawave’s musically colorful debut album
Every band is different, as are the stories of their respective journeys. All the same, there are some groups for whom it’s easier to see…
Prepare yourself as “NIKARA presents Black Wall Street”
Vibraphonist, composer, and educator, Nikara Warren, being being the multi-faceted music professional she is, it’s no surprise that free-flowing and more compositionally-liberal styles like hip-hop,…