An Interview with Jessica Weiser by Collected Sounds Where are you based? New York, NY Where did you grow up? I was born in Mechanicsburg, PA and when I was 9 moved to Fishers, IN. Tell us a little about…
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Album Review: The Rose by Mediaeval Baebes
Album Name: The Rose Artist: Mediaeval Baebes Year/Label: 2002 / Nettwerk Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds From the opening chants (in Gaelic) and pulsating percussion this recording is very atmospheric. The music is…
Album Review: Whisper by Latona’s Thirst
Album Name: Whisper Artist: Latona’s Thirst Year/Label: 2002 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Latona’s Thirst highlights twin sisters Jennifer And Sarah Schroerlucke who sing beautiful harmonies and wrote all the songs on…
Album Review: Inviolate by Emmaline Muchmore
Album Name: Inviolate Artist: Emmaline Muchmore Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Emmaline Muchmore’s debut CD is a charmer. A mix of jazz, techno and trip-hop and pop. There’s a little Portishead (“Coming Down”)…
Album Review: Hating Baby by Mollie Baxter
Album Name: Hating Baby Artist: Mollie Baxter Year/Label: 2001 / Strangebird Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds At first listen, I thought this CD is a peaceful one. Nice to have on in the…
Album Review:Chansons d’Jour by Geneviève Letarte
Album Name: Chansons d’Jour Artist: Geneviève Letarte Year/Label: 2002 / Dame [Buy at Actuelle Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell The Montreal based writer and singer Geneviève Letarte’s album is relaxed in mood and has some intriguing songs. The slowburning opener…
Album Review: The Cure For Bad Deeds by Martina Sorbara
Album Name: The Cure For Bad Deeds Artist: Martina Sorbara Year/Label: 2002 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] [Download from Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Wow, was this ever a nice surprise! Nettwerk Records had contacted me…
Album Review: Kristin Shout by Kristin Shout
Album Name: Kristin Shout Artist: Kristin Shout Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Kristin Shout’s debut ep is an arresting record. Her deep, rich vocals and strong songs impress. “All Your Money” is a gritty, sad tale…
Album Review: Wake by Sheila Nicholls
Album Name: Wake Artist: Sheila Nicholls Year/Label: 2002 / Hollywood Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds I’d heard some of these songs already because Sheila’s EP, [How Strong] was sent to me a few…
Album Review: Penumbra by Rosin Coven
Album Name: Penumbra Artist: Rosin Coven Year/Label: 2000 / Pagan Lounge productions Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell What exactly is pagan lounge music? If you don’t know Rosin Coven will educate you on this cd. Their music is original, occasionally…