An Interview with Aenima by Anna Maria Stjarnell What’s the music scene like where you live? Carmen: “To be honest, I’m not aware of what is going on really. But I know that usually people follow a trend, and that…
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Album Review: Sepia by Julie Dalia
Album Name: Sepia Artist: Julie Dalia Year/Label: 2003 / Ceres Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Julie Dalia has a lot of music in her and it all comes gushing out on the long, impressionistic songs of “Sepia”. Her voice…
Album Review: The Human Race by Mook
Album Name: The Human Race Artist: Mook Year/Label: 2003 / Independent [Buy at Mook’s Store] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds This is Mook’s second CD and it doesn’t disappoint. Everything I loved about “Everything That You Are”…
Album Review: Home of the Brave by Martha Redbone
Album Name: Home of the Brave Artist: Martha Redbone Year/Label: 2001 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds If the photo of Martha Redbone on the CD cover is any indication, she’s a fun lady. She just…
Album Review: The Pie-Love Sky by Jodi Shaw
Album Name: The Pie-Love Sky Artist: Jodi Shaw Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds This is one of those CDs that I put in the player and immediately know it’s one I’m going to…
Album Review: Been Here Before by Katie Marie
Album Name: Been Here Before Artist: Katie Marie Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds England’s Katie Marie’s has released a debut EP that leaves the listener wanting more. The style is good Brit-pop/jazz with…
Album Review: Restoration by Doria Roberts
Album Name: Restoration Artist: Doria Roberts Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds The first thing that hits me about Doria Roberts is that face and voice…or look and style do not always have to…
Album Review: Inside Looking Out by Marie Schumacher
Album Name: Inside Looking Out Artist: Marie Schumacher Year/Label: 2001 / Sideshow Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Marie Schumacher’s new album is very nice. Her soft yet powerful voice works its way through an eclectic set of songs. “Everybody…
Spotlight on Judith Owen
Judith Owen‘s love of music started quite early. Her father is an acclaimed opera singer, and much of her youth was spent literally waiting in the wings. After University, Judith moved to Los Angeles, where a fateful meeting with Shawn…
Album Review: Mermaid Kiss by Mermaid Kiss
Album Name: Mermaid Kiss Artist: Mermaid Kiss Year/Label: 2003 / Flame Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Evelyn Downing, Jamie Field and Andrew Garman make up Mermaid Kiss. It’s a continuation of Evelyn’s solo EPs and its even more lush and…