Album Name: Became Flesh Artist: Vera Deirdre Year/Label: 2004 / Bottlefed Recordings Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Rebecca Schoenecker leads this unusual Americana band. They play a twisted, gothic take on the genre. “Going Home” is a subdued, haunting song.…
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Album Review: Humana by Dwelling
Album Name: Humana Artist: Dwelling Year/Label: 2004 / Equilibrium Music [Buy at Equilibrium Music] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Dwelling hail from Portugal and you can tell by their music. They are influenced by the Fado and blend it with…
Spotlight on: Gabrielle Angelique
Gabrielle Angelique Gabrielle was born into a loving caring family. They did not have a lot of money and so they scrimped and saved in order to send her to the best private schools they could find. Gabrielle had a…
Album Review: Afterglow by Sarah McLachlan
Album Name: Afterglow Artist: Sarah McLachlan Year/Label: 2003 / Nettwerk [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds So let’s get one thing straight, I am a Sarah McLachlan geek. Everyone I know makes fun of me…
Album Review: Goner by McKinley
Album Name: Goner Artist: McKinley Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell McKinley’s last record was brilliant. Since then her record label’s folded and she’s had to put this new album out on her own. Thankfully, it’s great.…
Concert: Laura and Amber in NYC
Artist: Laura and Amber Date: October 28, 2003 Venue: Fez (Under Time Cafe) City: New York City Review by Lauren Jonik Photos by Lauren Jonik Within the cozy confines of Fez (Under Time Cafe) in New York City on a…
Album Review: Cole by Emily Easterly
Album Name: Cole Artist: Emily Easterly Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell The dreamy “Concrete Floor” opens Emily Easterly’s album in a great way. It allows her marvellous voice room to roam. “Tuesday” is all seductive poise.…
Album Review: Fair is Fair by Peggy White
Album Name: Fair is Fair Artist: Peggy White Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Canada’s Peggy White has released a nice CD with rich production sound. The entire CD has a definite country/roots feel.…
Album Review: More Songs! by Circe Link
Album Name: More Songs! Artist: Circe Link Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds According to Circe’s website, her musical career came as sort of a surprise to her. A song created itself in her…
Album Review: Bessie’s Last Stand by Crystal Brandt
Album Name: Bessie’s Last Stand Artist: Crystal Brandt Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds This CD incorporates many sounds, piano, guitar, drums, vocals and guess what? It’s all done by Brandt herself. She also…