Album Name: Alabaster Artist: Louisa John-Krol Year/Label: 2006 / Prikosnovenie [Buy at Amazon] [Buy at Projekt Records] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Louisa John-Krol’s “Alabaster” is a phenomenal record. She takes her mythical tales and sets them to bewitching melodies.…
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Regina on the Radio (and internet)
So Regina Spektor was just in Minneapolis this past weekend. She stopped by the studios of The Best Radio Station in the World, The Current for an interview and performance. I’m listening right now, so I’ll let you know as…
A fun little guessing game
There is a CD that was sent to me last year called “Silverâ€?. It’s by a band called Maggi, Pierce and EJ. I love it. I loved it then, and I still listen to it on a pretty regular basis.…
Napster could be free!
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) – Napster, the online music service company, said Monday it would offer listeners the chance to listen to more than two 2 million songs for free through a new, ad-supported Web site. [Read full story]
‘Bout time they got their come-uppance
Sony BMG Sued Over Artists’ Digital Rates “In a case that could seismically alter the way labels and artists share download revenue, members of the Allman Brothers Band and Cheap Trick have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Sony…
Interview: Tina Dico’s searching talent is like warm sand underneath your feet.
Tina Dico’s searching talent is like warm sand underneath your feet. An interview by David Adair The cosmopolitan London based and Arhus, Denmark born songstress Tina Dico, relatively recently loaned her services to the multi-faceted Zero 7 to feature on…
Album Review: Forward Motion by Davison/Coleman
Album Name: Forward Motion Artist: Davison/Coleman Year/Label: 2006 / Independent [Buy at Davison/Coleman Official Site] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Lynn Davison and Cole Coleman’s have just made their debut album. Their music seems to marry many influences. There’s a…
Album Review: Snapshot by Athena
Album Name: Snapshot Artist: Athena Year/Label: 2006 / Independent [Buy at Athena Official Site] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Greek-descended Athena Andreadis is based in London and this is her debut EP. It’s already stirred quite a buzz. Opener “Green…
Album Review: Hi-Res by The Renders
Album Name: Hi-Res Artist: The Renders Year/Label: 2009 / Independent No Purchase Info Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds OK let’s get this straight from the beginning. I love this band. At times they remind me of 80s…
Album Review: Sophisticated Kink by Gene-Manuel
Album Name: Sophisticated Kink Artist: Gene-Manuel Year/Label: 2006 / hey Have The Power To Hurt Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Gene-Manuel is an odd, but persuasive new voice. His debut begins with the downright funky and catchy title track.…