LOSING HER, SINGLE – REVIEW by John Gaddis Brandon Calano is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter that writes and performs under the pseudonym Becoming Young. The name represents the journey to let go of everything we are not, so we can become Read more
ONCE AGAIN IT’S WINTER, SINGLE – REVIEW by Constance Tucker As our temperatures continue to drop and the snow builds in a drifting motion. Warming the cockles is, of course, a great cause. In that spirit, may I introduce the Read more
COUNTRY MEETS JAZZ IN A CROSSOVER HYBRID Multi CD Review by John Gaddis Willie Nelson, That’s Life (Legacy, 2020) On this day, Frank Sinatra would have been 105 years old. What a perfect 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
WORLD MUSIC SHORT TAKES – Review Vusi Mahlasela, Bebel Gilberto, The Mavericks by J. Pepper Vusi Mahlasela, Shebeen Queen Vusi Sidney Mahlasela Ka Zwane is a Sotho South African singer-songwriter. Described widely as an African folk Read more
Katy Perry, Smile – Review by Rudy Palma Pop sensation Katy Perry, I mean, really, does anyone not know who Perry is at this point? Hence why I leave the duologue of her biography outta here! Smile is the sixth studio Read more
Seth Weaver, Truth – Review by Constance Tucker Seth Weaver is known for his trombone abilities, described as a “youthful trombone firebrand pelting NYC with deliciously soulful hard bop,” but it is his delicious voice this artist initially from Franklin, Read more
Descendants 3, Soundtrack – Review by Kaya Savas The musical fantasy Descendants 3 again stars Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, and Booboo Stewart as classic Disney villains’ children. The soundtrack includes seven original songs. Highlights include the Carson-led pop song “One Read more
COUNTY & BLUEGRASS SHORT TAKES – REVIEW by Constance Tucker Great Peacock, Forever Better Worse Based in Nashville, TN. Great Peacock, fronted by vocalist and guitarist Andrew Nelson, guitar and harmony vocalist Blount 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
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