Martina Sorbara Don’t be too surprised by the musical variety heard in Martina’s music. She is amulti-talented artist who takes the time to make her own guitars and her own clothes, as well as her own music, which is her…
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Album Review: Ruy Blas! by Rah Bras
Album Name: Ruy Blas! Artist: Rah Bras Year/Label: 2001 / Lovitt Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell This is a very weird record. It starts out with the new wave sounding “Bababoon” then contiunes with short, spaced…
Spotlight on: Devil Doll aka Colleen Duffy
Devil Doll A captivating theme for a collection of “Blue Velvet” style songs which dwells upon the alter personality of singer, Colleen Duffy. In her debut CD, The Queen Of Pain, Colleen transforms into Devil Doll, who smoothly blends the…
Interview: Sarah Fimm
Interview with Sarah Fimm by Steven Digman. What inspires Sarah Fimm? “I am inspired by everything… People inspire me, cookie dough inspires me, being alone inspires me. I try to really remember what is important, and once I started learning…
Album Review: Beyond the Comfort Zone by Valerie Ising
Album Name: eyond the Comfort Zone Artist: Valerie Ising Year/Label: 2000 / Ocean Door Records Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds My first impression of this recording is that I wanted her to blow her nose. Valerie Ising’s…
Album Review: Renew by Otto’s Daughter
Album Name: Renew Artist: Otto’s Daughter Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds This CD starts with some creepy chanting thing happening. Then comes the drums…bang! Maybe it’s just because I haven’t heard this type…
Album Review: No Cinderella by Leslie Berry
Album Name: No Cinderella Artist: Leslie Berry Year/Label: 2002 / Cynet A/v Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Leslie Berry sure can play piano. If you’ve read my other reviews you probably know how much of a sucker…
Album Review: More to Love by Robin Mink
Album Name: More to Love Artist: Robin Mink Year/Label: 2002 / Singing Bug Music Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds When I first saw the title “More to Love” it made me think of the phrase in terms…
Album Review: Decisons by Beu Sisters
Album Name: Decisions Artist: Beu Sisters Year/Label: 22002 / S-Curve Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Candice, Christie, Jilaine, and Danielle Beu make up the Beu Sisters. Collectively they have written 9 out of…
Album Review: Transmitter by Analog Missionary
Album Name: Transmitter Artist: Analog Missionary Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Analog Missionary are fronted by the sweet voiced Anstrom and make gently flowing soundscapes on this CD. Kevin Kaisers’ guitar playing is in harmony with…