Effie Zilch – Higher Calling

Back in the middle of the 20th century, the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper had a legendary columnist, Herb Caen, who wrote about the issues of the day affecting the working and middle class families that called the City home. To make sure he didn’t veer off into pedantic topics of interest only to insiders or […]

REVIEW: Miles Hewitt “Vainglory”

Miles HewittMiles Hewitt Vainglory The video for “Fortune and Her Orchestra,” the first single from Miles Hewitt’s second album, Vainglory, contains one of my favorite tropes – Sad-Guy Walking. And, because it’s a seven-minute video, he does a LOT of walking. But Hewitt has given himself (and us) a lot to think about on that walk. […]

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REVIEW: Maya de Vitry “All My Faith”

Maya de VitryMaya de Vitry – All My Faith This is a creative-sounding singer-songwriter effort with little in the way of being totally different or innovative. But, & that’s a big but,…Ms. de Vitry is a practitioner of following her own muse & sculpts a sound derived from many past sources while being ebullient & creative. Much […]

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REVIEW: Lance Cowan “The Air That You Breathe”

Lance CowanLance Cowan – The Air That You Breathe I’ve reviewed the critically acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Lance Cowan’s work in the past but always try to assess the newest with a fresh look. This is Mr. Cowan’s latest 11-track 3rd solo set, The Air That You Breathe (Drops July 24/Patio Records/Lantzapalooza Muzik/40:03), which boasts some fine […]

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REVIEW: Patrick McCormic “Crisis of Confidence”

Patrick McCormicPatrick McCormic – Crisis of Confidence It’s always a pleasure to hear a set of songs begin with a singer with a diversified voice who doesn’t sound like dozens of other singers & wannabes. Patrick has a cool-effecting vocal that begins with the title track Crisis of Confidence (Drops July 24/Independent/41:43) produced by Jim Reilley. […]

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Song Premiere: Peter Parcek “How Many Times”

Peter ParcekPeter Parcek “How Many Times” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Peter Parcek’s song “How Many Times” from his forthcoming album Most of the Time, which will be available on Aug 14. Most of the Time was produced by Peter Parcek and Patrick DiCenso; and engineered by Patrick DiCenso. It was recorded at Q Division […]

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“Will Never Be On My Favorite List!” — Kacey Musgraves’ Grandma Is NOT A Fan Of “Mexico Honey”

“Will Never Be On My Favorite List!” — Kacey Musgraves’ Grandma Is NOT A Fan Of “Mexico Honey”

It’s not safe for work, and it’s definitely not safe for your grandma. This afternoon, Kacey Musgraves released the music video for her fan-favorite song “Mexico Honey,” which was included on her Middle Of Nowhere album that was released in May. While the idea of the record as a whole centered on her being single and fully embracing what it means to be content with being alone, there is at least one very steamy love song on the tracklist,” and […]

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