Polly Panic “Losing Form” Losing Form I never thought that I would say the cello-driven rock is superb, buy Polly Panic from Rasputina pulls it off. Think of “Legs Septet” by PJ Harvey to the nth degree. This is great … Continue Reading
Posts Tagged: Tori Amos
Amazingly Beautiful: Scarlet Sails – “Butterfly”
Scarlet Sails “Butterfly” Let me start by saying, Scarlet Sails is one of the greatest bands out there. They are unbelievable. As their bio says, this is: Indie rock band with a soul and attitude. When all you see is darkness … Continue Reading
Heart On The Sleeve: Brett Gleason – “Expiration Date”
Brett Gleason “Expiration Date” Manifest Brett Gleason is a genius and the most in-touch person I have ever heard. He actually wears his heart on his sleeve. He is so sensitive yet tough, his voice is amazingly rich with emotion, … Continue Reading
Music From The Heart: nilu – “A Thousand Tangled Lies”
nilu “A Thousand Tangled Lies” While growing up in Dubai and California, nilu was surrounded by Persian classical music in the home and during frequent trips to Iran. Music and poetry nights at friends’ houses were a constant source of … Continue Reading
Piano Rock: Scarlet Sails – “I’ll Be There”
Scarlet Sails “I’ll Be There” Scarlet Sails Scarlet Sails, the new music endeavor from drummer Brian Viglione (The Dresden Dolls, Violent Femmes, Nine Inch Nails) and his Russian-born, model/pianist/vocalist wife, Olya. The NYC-based duo, joined by band members Nick Emde (guitar) and Joe … Continue Reading
Growing Up, Not Old: Brooke Waggoner – “Ovenbird”
Brooke Waggoner “Ovenbird” Sweven Brooke Waggoner is one of that select few of artists with extremely unique lyrics, vocals, and piano playing. When she lets loose at the piano, it sounds like she is playing the harp; her notes flow … Continue Reading
I AM SNOW ANGEL – “Walking on Wires”
I AM SNOW ANGEL “Walking on Wires” Crocodile Julie Kathryn or I AM SNOW ANGEL, is tremendously beautiful in a strange, other-worldly way. It’s amazing how gorgeous I AM SNOW ANGEL’s voice is. She draws you into the dreams that … Continue Reading
Out Gay Artist Brett Gleason “Thoughtful Dance”
Brett Gleason “Calculated” Brett Gleason On May 6th, Brett Gleason, that keyboard whiz, releases his debut CD to the country. The first single, “Calculated”,is an absolutely beautiful song with influences of Tori Amos and house/dance music combined with Gleason’s beautiful … Continue Reading