Eden James – “Stranger” – All The Good Blank Are Taken I have finally heard the male equivalent of Bonnie Raitt. Australian-born, NYC based Eden James sings that great blues rocks like no other. This is the type of song you … Continue Reading
Rachel Ana Dobken “Always” Listening to Rachel Ana Dobken play guitar is just like hearing a miracle. Her playing is so good and precise. Don’t belief, check out the rift that ends her song, “Always”. It frickin’ rocks and blows … Continue Reading
Angelica Garcia “It Don’t Hinder Me” Angelica Garcia comes from San Gabriel Valley, CA, of Salvadorian and Mexican ancestry, now living in Richmond, VA, but never far from her roots. She makes ass-kicking, take-no-prisoners rock n roll, singing from her … Continue Reading
Rachel Ana Dobken “Belief Beneath” When It Happens To You What a great album. Rachel Ana Dobken has that certain something that lifts this album above most of the music out there. With one foot in the blues, the other … Continue Reading
Debra Devi “10 Miles To Clarksdale” Wild Little Girl Debra Devi is so wonderful. She combines the blues and country so perfectly, her voice is so plaintive and real, and her slide guitar playing is on the same level as … Continue Reading
Katie Buchanan “Stand With Me” Who We Are When We’re Standing “Stand With Me” is an truly outstanding song from the sophomore product of my favorite new blues/folk singer, Katie Buchanan. On this song, her guitar playing (which is amazing … Continue Reading
Alan Getto “Change” Versus Wow. Think of a slightly more positive Conor Oberst with a better voice and beautiful slide/blues guitar playing and you get Alan Getto. Inspired by paradoxical elements of life and examining his own transition into his … Continue Reading
Loamlands “Another Reason” Sweet High Rise Loamlands is a tremendous band; one of those bands who have a message and make that message fun. The child of Kym Register, as she says; I’m honored to have been able to place … Continue Reading
Bonnie Whitmore and Her Band “She’s A Hurricane” F@ck With Sad Girls WOW!!! Listen to this rocker blast through all the sexist bullshit in this world. Bonnie Whitmore has one of the voices that just kicks your ass. Playing bass … Continue Reading
Larkin Poe “Trouble In Mind” RESKINNED Anyone want some asskickin’, rock ‘n’ roll, blues? Take a listen to Larkin Poe. Composed of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, this band is a powerhouse. Rebecca and Megan have these great voices that can … Continue Reading
Skunkmello “Cardboard Box Disguise” Hot Chicken You like your rock ‘n’ roll down and dirty? You want to sweat on the dance floor then knock back a couple whiskey and waters (or just straight whiskey)? Skunkmello is that band. They … Continue Reading
Katie Buchana “Why You Leave A Heart” Glow Katie Buchanan has that winning combination: talent, voice, and looks. I really like this song. “Why You Leave A Heart” is going to be one of those songs you will hear on … Continue Reading