Tom Abbott’s Puppet Boy a smashing indie rock success, keeps delivering the angst
Tom Abbott’s latest CD Puppet Boy is a solid exercise in cool music, his lead vocal a smooth neo hippie cool. With a mellow vibe surrounding each of his tracks, Abbott keeps the engaging melodies, harmonies, and grooves percolating. A touch of angst in his natural vocal timbre turns each of his songs into a […]
Ontologics , Heading To The Outer Realm of fantastic prog-rock
Ontologic’s latest album Heading To The Outer Realm marks a continuation of the quirky, funky prog-rock they have forged with their advanced musical abilities. Playing their instruments at speedy tempos coupled with rangy lead vocals and soulful raps is a winsome feature of this duo. Yes, Ontologics is made up of two guy, Ian Campopiano […]
The Proven Ones prove themselves with You Ain’t Done
The Proven Ones is an aptly chosen name for this rockin’ New England blues band. Every member is a notable act in his own right. Combining their talents for this You Ain’t Done CD makes for further proof as they prove themselves again on every track. Opening with “Get Love Intro” and “Get Love,” The […]
John Stein combo play with enormous chemistry on Watershed
John Stein’s latest recording Watershed reflects the strong chemistry between he and his combo. The listener can hear on every track how well the musicians gel and how well they inspire each other to greater heights. With an assortment of breezy tune and of assertive tunes, we can hear the subtle interplay whether they deliver […]
Kristian Montgomery & The Winterkill Band create epic Americana roots album The Gravel Church
Boston roots rocker Kristian Montgomery and his Winterkill Band knock it out of the park with their new CD, The Gravel Church. Melding elements of Americana roots music like rockabilly, country, folk, and a little touch of classic rock, Montgomery offers up a masterwork of 16 outstanding tracks. Opening track “Boston” finds Montgomery singing to […]
Lara Herscovitch delivers eloquent folk on Highway Philosphers
Lara Herscovitch‘s third CD Highway Philosophers possesses a fine folksy feel from beginning to end. This artist conjures images of the American way of life with vivid imagery, soothing acoustic music, and a voice that can manage a lot of subtle deliveries. Opening track “Now Here This” feels large in purpose as it does in […]
Tiny Circus shine playing aggressive jazz
Tiny Circus just released their new audacious eponymous debut album. This work shines in each track, especially when they incorporate an aggression not always found in their jazz world. With spark in their melodic instruments and kick in many of their grooves, Tiny Circus plays jazz in their own way, and it will work well […]
Malyssa Bellarosa thoroughly documents her musical vision with Affinity
Rhode Island rocker chick Malyssa Bellarosa just dropped this eight song album Affinity. It’s an excellent showcase of her ability to fuse all sorts of good rock music into her own personal sound. Angst, served up with garage rock, psychedelic leanings, and 1980s pop is the order of the day here. Opening track “Great Escape” […]
Paul DeChambeau’s new album is a Wonder
Paul DeChambeau’s latest CD Wonder is loaded with all the subtle interplay of instruments he’s known for. A multi-instrumentalist, DeChambeau, of Salem, Massachusetts, plays all the instruments on this recording, and he has meshed their sounds into perfect song structures with wonderful motions. His voice on these tracks has a handsome sprawl that rides well […]
Jim Robitaille Trio impress greatly with imaginative Space Cycles
The Jim Robitaille Trio’s latest offering Space Cycles provides a soundtrack for anybody engaged in deep meditation. It is a thinking person’s album, a jazz recording for those who enjoy following a good melody, tight arrangement, and skillful interplay among musicians while having one’s thoughts stimulated by a great deal of activity within a composition. […]
