Posts tagged CD Review
TC Electropunk Volume 5
Dec 12th
Mixing punk and electronics might seem like a fad of the ’90s, but synthpunk is still holding true why with that goofy computer age upon us. As more than enough self-proclaimed DJs take to the VIP room, the art of combining those pedals and keys with live instruments is refining.
CD Review: Courtney Yasmineh’s Beautiful Lonely
Jul 20th
Singer/Songwriter Courtney Yasmineh is an adult contemporary artist who shares similarities to Lisa Loeb and Natalie Merchant. On her latest offering Beautiful Lonely, Courtney uses her ultra feminine approach to cover a range of subjects from prison and abusive relationships to bubbly new romance.
CD Review: The Golden Bubbles’ A Good Time Was Had By All
Jul 16th
There is something strange brewing in the small rural town of Wells, Minnesota–you’ll notice it when you see The Golden Bubbles. These boys have been cooking up a musical mix that aims for your dopamine and serotonin receptors.
CD Review: Nicholas “The Feelin’” Mrozinski’s Together We’re Stronger
Jun 5th
Nicholas “The Feelin’” Mrozinski releases his fourth studio album, Together We’re Stronger, today. The album is a sprawling mix of country, folk, gospel, blues, new age, and even a little electronica. Together the album is soulful and appealing to an older audience, though at times it feels a bit preachy and cheesy.
CD Review: Magic Castles’ Dreams of Dreams of Dreams
Jun 1st
Last year Magic Castles released their debut The Lore of Mysticore. It was a charming lo-fi psychedelic album with a few catchy songs, but lacked broad appeal. This year the group is back with a stellar new album Dreams of Dreams of Dreams, which is more accessible, more cohesive, and quite simply one of the best albums I have listened to this year.
CD Review: James Buckley Trio’s Knowing and Losing
May 9th
Sophisticated. Classic. Sensibility. These three words describe the latest release from the James Buckley Trio. Youthful jazz that travels to the heavens.
CD Review: Black Blondie’s Do You Remember Who You Wanted to Be
Apr 16th
Black Blondie is one of Minnesota’s most unique R&B acts. They take the classic rhythm and blues sound you would find on such revisits as Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black and steep it in a cauldron of eerie trip-hop. The result is ethereal, dark and haunting.
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