Album Reviews

Ally Venable No Glass Shoes Reviewed by: Tiffany Taylor Blues singer and guitarist Ally Venable debuts her first album No Glass Shoes with Connor Ray Music. Venable is only 17 and is already making remarkable progress with her career. What I can say about Ally Venable is there is Read More

Melissa Menago Little Crimes Reviewed By: Julia Cirignano Melissa Menago’s voice is like a cool beach breeze, or dancing in the rain with your college friends on Saturday night instead of going to a party. Her voice is heartbreaking, raw, and articulate. It has the power to make Read More

Floating Points Kuiper Reviewed By: Lauren Rosier The experimental electronic sounds of Englishman Sam Shepherd, who performs under the moniker Floating Points, has returned with new music following the release of his debut LP, Elaenia. Elaenia was Shepherd’s collection that Read More

Bear’s Den Red Earth & Pouring Rain Reviewed By: Julia Cirignano Bear’s Den’s new album Red Earth & Pouring Rain is a journey through the heart of two very talented men. The band consists of Andrew Davie (lead vocals, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar) and Kevin Jones Read More

Jeremiah Johnson Blues Heart Attack Reviewed by: Asher Wolf If Eric Clapton were to hire a house band for his Crossroads festival Jeremiah Johnson would be the perfect candidate. For starters, the guitarist has credentials: Johnson has risen to prominence in the last few years, Read More

The Big Bend Celebrate Reviewed by: Tiffany Taylor Pittsburgh folk-rock band, The Big Bend, is releasing their latest LP Celebrate with Misra Records. Chet Vincent, frontman, showcases a vocal range that spans from tantalizing shouts to soft and charismatic crooning. What makes Read More