Taggart For What It’s Worse (2011) Reviewed by: Jason Sendaula A mix, combining sounds similar to Social Distortion and Elvis Costello. It has a rockabilly vibe at points with enough variation to keep it interesting. Good background for working on the car, not deep meditation. Read More

Kat McGivern My Kamikaze Heart Reviewed by: Jen Levins Kat McGivern’s art for My Kamikaze Heart looks something like riot girl meets Annie Lennox.  While this isn’t too far from the truth, it might imply more sophistication than this album has to offer.  It’s probably more Read More

Maniac Pride of Lions (2012) Reviewed by: Jason Sendaula The latest release by the collaboration of Shawn Harris and Jake Grigg’s Maniac, Pride of Lions is a solid album. Strong musically, the album also shows off a beautiful range of vocal talent that is reminiscent of the Read More

Danielle Miraglia Box of Troubles Reviewed by: Jen Levins Danielle Miraglia is clearly rooted in traditional American music.  She plays a little too clean for the blues but a little too gritty for country.  Her steady beats hearken to early work songs, but bits of ragtime are Read More

Chuck Schaeffer  Along These Lines Reviewed by: John Hanson Like most folk records you hear, Chuck is telling a story of his life through song.  His song writing is quiet witty and the melodies are right where they should be.  Like any relationship in one’s life, you feel the Read More

  Singer/songwriter Adam Cohen’s latest release, Like a Man, refreshingly veers from the style of his previous output and gravitates more toward that of his father, Leonard Cohen.  Sparse arrangements, slightly complex vocal melodies, and emotionally revelatory lyrics are at Read More