Nora Jones & John Legend, Summertime Blue Review by Rudy Palma In an era where high-gloss collaborations often lean on vocal acrobatics or dramatic overproduction, “Summertime Blue” stands out for its natural laid-back energy. The first recorded duet between Norah Jones Read more
Sydney Jo Jackson, “You Should Be Here” Review A vocal performance built on texture, timing, and truth by Constance Tucker From the first breath, Sydney Jo Jackson’s “You Should Be Here“ announces itself as a breakup ballad in vocal storytelling. Read more
Jamila Woods, Water Made Us Review Jamila Woods’ Water Made Us: One Anthology of Promise and Restraint by Constance Tucker Jamila Woods’ latest album, Water Made Us, is an anthology of neo-soul, hip-hop, and poetic lyricism, inviting listeners on a Read more
Alex Vaughn, The Hurtbook – Review by: Rudy Palma Alex Vaughn is releasing The Hurtbook, an eight-song project the rising singer-songwriter has spent 18 months building via the famous record imprint, LVRN recording label. The multi-talented singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer is Read more
Paula Atherton, Can You Feel It – Review by John Gaddis Saxophonist, vocalist Paula Atherton continues to add to her distinguished discography. Her latest full-length album is on the heels of her chart-topping single “Can You Feel It,” taking the Read more
POP & ROCK SHORT TAKES – REVIEW by John Gaddis Estella Dawn, Spooky (Purplestar Records, 2020) At twenty-three years old vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Estella Dawn has been quickly garnering fans with smartly crafted lyrics Read more
BHU, Limelight – Review by John Gaddis Take a group of seasoned professionals, add that to a group of mutual friends that are also seasoned musicians, add in infectious grooves, expertly written horn lines and you have Brass House Unit Read more
Kandace Springs, Indigo – Review by Constance Tucker Kandace Springs might be a new name to you, but she certainly will win you over the moment she begins to sing. Her early recordings include a self-titled Ep (2014), Soul Eyes Read more
Prince, Piano and a Microphone 1983 – Review by John Gaddis It is hard to compare Prince’s genius to modern day artists, though the plethora of artists is almost growing to a glut, there seems to be less and less Read more
Macy Gray, Ruby – Review Constance Tucker Macy Gray is back with her amalgamation of jazz and R&B flavorings. Most jazzers love both genres as they offer the soulfulness that each genre has to offer. Mack Avenue most notably tied Read more
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