Album Name: Waking the Mystics Artist: Sophe Lux Year/Label: 2006 / Zarathustra Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Sophe Lux’ debut album was a stunning record and this new effort is equally worthwhile. Wendy Haynes who writes artfully layered songs…
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Album Review: My Glass Eye by Beth Thornley
Album Name: My Glass Eye Artist: Beth Thornley Year/Label: 2006 / Stiff Hips Music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Beth Thornley’s second album offers smart and hummable pop with clever lyrics. Opener “Stand” is bright-eyed and snappy in a Juliana…
Ajaia Suri News
I got an email from Jaia Suri the other day and it appears she’s changing her name…well, going back to her actual name, which is Ajaia. Here’s her explanation: “I’m going back to my full, unabashed first name. Jaia, which…
Album Review: Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Album Name: Back to Basics Artist: Christina Aguilera Year/Label: 2006 / RCA I know I said I wasn’t doing any reviews for awhile, and I’m not. But I’ll post others’: My friend Tom just called me especially to tell me…
Sarah Slean’s new site
OK so it’s not brand new, but within a month or so. It looks loverly. Please go visit!!
Burnout – Haitus
Hey everyone This is just to let you all know that I will not be doing anymore album reviews for awhile. I don’t know if it’s because I am burned out, jaded or if the stuff I’m getting recently really…
Monster-In-Law Mystery
Many of you lovely readers have emailed me asking what the song is that is played in the film when Lopez and Vartan are driving. Since I refused to see that movie, I was unable to help any of you,…
Album Review: Nachtblau by Rosivita
Album Name: Nachtblau Artist: Rosivita Year/Label: 2006 / Karlbauer Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Austria’s Rosivita and her partner Klaus Karlbauer have struck up an interesting partnership on this album. Her vocals and lyrics and prove a fascinating match…
Album Review: The Unperson by The Unperson
Album Name: The Unperson Artist: The Unperson (with Kate Doblick) Year/Label: 2006 / Coldleaf Music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Albert Visick is the Unperson and Kate Doblick supplies the dulcet vocals on this album. Opener “Refuge” marries dark lyrics…
GoGirlsMusic Founder, Friends Go Out On A Limb To Celebrate 10th
HOUSTON, TX – Some people go for cake. Others prefer speeches and formal dinners. Madalyn Sklar decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of gogirlsmusic.com, an online community she founded to connect with other women musicians in 1996, in a much…