Royal Wood, Love Will Linger Review Connect with Vern Matz: Facebook | Instagram Wood was born John Royal Wood Nicholson and raised in Lakefield, Ontario. Royal Wood, his performing name and his real middle names, were chosen in memory of his great-grandfather, Royal Rufus Wood, who died in 1962.That contrast of love and loss dominated … Read more
Kerchief, Fluke Review Connect with Kerchief: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Coming from the musical state of Tennessee is a three-piece band that calls themselves, Kerchief. At the helm is songwriter Britt Hill. She began Kerchief as a solo project with the self-produced Demonstrations EP in 2014. This was followed up by Kerchief’s 2015 debut … Read more
Dr JOE, Tell Your Mother Review Connect with Dr JOE: Facebook | Instagram Based in Austin, TX., Dr. Joe is comprised of Patrick Young; Brennan Howell; Pierce Saxon and Joe Sparacino. They describe their influences as: Elton John, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Leon Russell, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Ben Folds, Nina Simone, Dr. John, Hiromi … Read more
Arcaydium Review Connect with Arcaydium: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Arcaydium is a band from Montreal, Canada that mixes Psychedelic Rock and Reggae with elements of Pop, Funk and a whole lot of attitude. The band is: Chris Petterson (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Corrado Johnston (bass, bass pedals), and Rodrigo Ramos (drums, percussion). The band has … Read more
Dan Sharp, Have To Change Review Connect with Dan Sharp: Facebook | Having opened shows for New Zealand favorites Tiki Taane, James Reid (The Feelers), Hollie Smith, Ciaran Mcmeeken and Abby Wolfe, Dan Sharp is no stranger to the big stage. Sharp’s first major single, “Lifeline,” reached audiences far beyond the shores of his native … Read more
The Suitcase Junket, Mean Dog, Trampoline Review Connect with The Suitcase Junket: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Matt Lorenz is a multi-instrumentalist and master mind behind the one-man band project called, The Suitcase Junket. Lorenz is an artist, tinkerer, tunesmith and swamp Yankee. Lorenz is also a one-man salvage specialist singing into the hollow of … Read more
Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, The Fun In The Fight Review Connect with Jocelyn & Chris Arndt: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram There is nothing more symbiotic than siblings, especially in music. The chemistry is unmatched and the connection between the musicians is on a deeper level. For brother-sister rockers Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, those ties … Read more
John McGlynn, Fragments Review Connect with John McGlynn: Facebook | Instagram A long-awaited return of artist John McGlynn has finally arrived. His last release Songs For a Fallen Angel was released 20 years ago. Now is 2019 his latest endeavor is titled Fragments. Recorded over the summer of 2018 in Dublin by Greg French [The … Read more
Among the Acres, Falling Review Connect with Among the Acres: Facebook | Instagram Hartford, CT is ripe with talent a town brimming with dynamic creativity in the arts. Such is the case with indie-rock outfit Among the Acres. Already recognized by their homes state as “Best New Band” in Connecticut, 2018 by ctNOW. Their live performance … Read more
Merival, Sinner Review Connect with Merival: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hailing from Toronto Canada, Merival obtained considerable attention from their debut album Lovers. A collection of songs written about people she loved before the age of 20. Merival knows something about drawing inspiration from tension. Gathering from the romantic and familial, she deepens the … Read more