I’ve been a fan of Tina Malia’s music since her first release., Shores of Avalon, was sent to me in the very early days of Collected Sounds. You can see [my review here] She has a new album coming out…
Author: Amy
Discovery: Tango in the Attic
This recently came across my desk and I like their sound. I thought you might as well. Scottish four-piece, Tango In The Attic have just released the video for their new single “Mona Lisa Overdrive” [Download your copy of the…
Album Review: Stratospherical by Black Fortress of Opium
Album Name: Stratospherical Artist: Black Fortress of Opium Year/Label: 2012 / Independent [Download at Amazon] [Buy at Bandcamp] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Black Fortress of Opium follows an impressive debut with an equally deft sophomore album. Ajda Snyder is…
Discovery: The Static Jacks
So these guys came across my desk recently and I listened to the song Young Guns and it’s really great! Check them out! They’re coming to Minneapolis next month (I can’t go, but I hope you can!) They have an…
Album Review: Teasing Nature by EatLiz
Album Name: Teasing Nature Artist: Eatliz Year/Label: 2012 / Anova [Buy from their site] [Buy at Amazon] [Artist page on CDBaby (album not there yet)] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Israel’s Eatliz is an innovative rock band fronted by the…
Album Review: On a Shingle Near Yapton By David Francis
Album Name: On a Shingle Near Yapton Artist: David Francis Year/Label: 2011 / Monochrome Museum Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell I’ve reviewed David Francis in the past, and his new album is a strong effort. He has a singular style…
SingleReview: Worship (Ft Jose Gonzales) by Ane Brun
Album Name: Worship Artist: Ane Brun (Ft Jose Gonzales) Year/Label: 2012 / Ais In the meantime, if you want to spend some dough*, you can: [Buy at Amazon] (*Or get someone to give it to you as a gift, as…
Single Review: Cold by Blood Red Shoes
Single Name: Cold Artist: Blood Red Shoes Year/Label: 2012 / Operative Music [Buy here] Review by David Adair A Katie-Jane Garside vocal crawl creeps up behind biting guitars, thrusting percussion and the growling backing touch of Steven Ansell, ‘Cold’. It…
Sarah McLachlan Mini Tour
(but she’s not coming here *sadface*) Sarah McLachlan is teaming up with [Tickets-for-Charity.com®] to offer fans access to fantastic seats and a special meet & greet opportunity to benefit the Sarah McLachlan School of Music and its mission to bring…
Album Review: Mooniture by Anna Atkinson
Album Name: Mooniture Artist: Anna Atkinson Year/Label: 2012 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] [Download at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Anna Atkinson makes thoughtful, lovely music on this album. The opening title song is dreamy and reminds me of…