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Bex Marshall Fortuna

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock March 13, 2024

Bex Marshall Fortuna As the presenter of a radio show I often felt I’ve got the best job in the world. The volume of music I receive and the quality of it constantly surprises and amazes me. That was most definitely the case when I received Fortuna the new album by London based blues artist Bex Marshall. Fortuna […]

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Gerry Casey Interviews Rev. Jonnie Hodson of Silveroller

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock March 3, 2024

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Rev. Jonni Hodson of Silveroller Silveroller have been a band that’s caught my attention for quite a while now . So when the opportunity came along to interview the band I jumped at the chance. This band possesses and energy that grabs your attention. In this […]

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Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes Self-titled

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter January 26, 2024

Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes Self-titled Color Red Guitarist Eddie Roberts steps away from his The New Mastersounds and other jazz-funk related projects that typically appear on the label Color Red, to step into southern rock with a new group of musicians who are debuting on the label. Dubbed The Lucky Strokes, the band […]

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Uncle Lucius Like It’s the Last One Left

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter December 11, 2023

Uncle Lucius Like It’s the Last One Left Boo Clap/Thirty Tigers The Austin, TX band Uncle Lucius returns after a five-year hiatus with Like It’s the Last One Left. Essentially this is the story of a fan base that just wouldn’t let this band fade away. Yet, there were other fortuitous factors at play as […]

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Bloodkin Out of State Plates

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter December 10, 2023

Bloodkin Out of State Plates World Will Turn This reissued, remastered, remixed, and appended Bloodkin’s Out of State Plates revisits the band’s 1999 effort, their third album and the first produced by the near legendary David Barbe. Barbe is the main culprit here as well, as he gained permission from co-founder Eric Carter and the […]

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Chest Fever Music from Big Pink

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 25, 2023

Chest Fever Music from Big Pink Blind Owl Let’s get the prerequisite qualifier down first; this writer has made an exception and is covering a cover band. It’s only happened three times before, and for the same reason – love and respect for the music of The Band. Two of these were with Jim Weider-led […]

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Ross Pederson Identity

Posted by Editor cd review, jazz, jazz CD, Jazz Review, making a Scene August 26, 2023

Ross Pederson Identity Self-released Drummer and producer Ross Pederson’s Identity is a digital release. When viewing his credits, the album title is certainly apropos as it would be difficult to peg just where he fits musically. He’s collaborated with Snarky Puppy, supported Patti Austin, is the regular drummer for Manhattan Transfer, and is currently working […]

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The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio The Long Haul

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock August 20, 2023

The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio The Long Haul Self-released Singer-songwriter Mike Jacoby has moved away from his multi-instrumental solo act that’s sustained him through his last three albums, in favor of a trio. This is not a ‘power trio’ in the context of a blues-rock act; but simply a way to generate musician interaction, thereby […]

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Brandon Seabrook and Epic Proportions brutalovechamp

Jim Hynes fusion, jazz, Rock, roots, roots rock May 28, 2023

Brandon Seabrook and Epic Proportions brutalovechamp Pyroclastic Venture in at your own peril. Only truly adventurous and open-minded musical listeners could appreciate, not necessarily understand or even endorse but willing to take the bumpy ride offered by guitarist and banjoist Brandon Seabrook, one whose music lives on the edges. His is a mashup of punk, jazz, […]

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Jeff Beck Tribute

Tom Clarke americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 26, 2023

Jeff Beck Tribute Atco Released just in time for this week’s star-studded Royal Albert Hall concerts in honor of Jeff Beck, this Tribute EP serves as a tiny, tasty appetizer of what the late, groundbreaking guitarist was capable of. Everyone knows the name Jeff Beck for a reason. Organized by Eric Clapton, the shows […]

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Dorian and Nayanna Holley DNA

Jim Hynes americana, Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock May 13, 2023

Dorian and Nayanna Holley DNA Ropeadope Sometimes it’s just refreshing to hear an album of familiar tunes, rendered by unfamiliar artists who put their own special stamp on the tunes. This is the case for the father-daughter team of Dorian and Nayanna Holley. Dorian was a backup singer for Michael Jackson and was the musical […]

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The Bomboras Songs from Beyond

Jim Hynes Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock May 7, 2023

The Bomboras Songs from Beyond MuSick Songs from Beyond marks the return, after a 25-year hiatus of the neo-surf band, The Bomboras. This long-awaited comeback album finds this five-member outfit rocking harder than ever. Of course, the original surf bands made their mark in the ‘60s. Are you old enough to remember those radio hits […]

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Steve Smith and Vital Information Time Flies + A Prayer For the Generations

Jim Hynes cd review, jazz, jazz CD, Jazz Review May 6, 2023

Steve Smith and Vital Information Time Flies + A Prayer For the Generations Wounded Bird Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Steve Smith, formerly of Journey, and recognized in many quarters as one of the all-time best drummers, has been leading his jazz group, Vital Information, for forty years now so this represents a […]

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Mike Miz Only Human

Jim Hynes americana, Country, Rock, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter April 14, 2023

Mike Miz Only Human Blackbird The singer/songwriter/guitarist Mike Mizwinski, better known as Mike Miz, took a major step by moving to Nashville three years ago. Miz has a strong following in his native Northeastern Pennsylvania as a jam band icon, from early band Morning Pride to his various Miz band lineups to Phish and Grateful […]

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JP Ruggieri Gradually Descend Into Chaos

Jim Hynes americana, Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter March 11, 2023

JP Ruggieri Gradually Descend Into Chaos Self-released For those who follow The Wood Brothers or the excellent album from singer/songwriter Jarrod Dickenson, guitarist and fellow singer/songwriter JP Ruggieri may be a familiar name. To the rest of the you, this may serve as an introduction although Gradually Descend Into Chaos is his second full-length album. […]

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Emanual Casablanca Blood on my Hands

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 17, 2022

Emanual Casablanca Blood on my Hands Kings County Blues Blood on my Hands, the debut album from Brooklyn-based blues-rocker Emanual Casablanca has quickly garnered my admiration. Casablanca’s all-in approach to music produces deep and personal songs. That’s what makes his blues honest and real. This album contains sixteen tracks of all-original material featuring an amazing arsenal of guests which include Eric Gales, Albert […]

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Stephen Jacques is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu alt rock, americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, songwriter November 5, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Stephen Jacques A rising star in the Alt-Rock scene, frontman Stephen Jacques & legendary indie producers Alan Weatherhead and John Morand, collaborate on this prolific body of work. A manifestation of material Stephen gathered throughout his career as engineer, custom builder, and actor. Over 300 Radio […]

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The Lone Bellow Love Songs for Losers

Jim Hynes Country, folk, indie country, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter November 5, 2022

The Lone Bellow Love Songs for Losers Dualtone After delivering four highly acclaimed albums with reputable, decorated producers, the harmonious trio, The Lone Bellow have self-produced their fifth album, Love Songs for Losers. Recorded in the possibly haunted former home of Roy Orbison, this album weaves in some pain with the unbridled joy that characterized […]

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Sara Niemietz Superman

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, indie pop, Indie Rock, pop, Rock, roots, roots rock October 28, 2022

Sara Niemietz Superman Self-released Singer-songwriter Sara Niemietz has had widely eclectic musical tastes since childhood. So, it should not be surprising to see her deliver one of the most purposely diverse, genre agnostic we’ve heard with Superman. Partnering with top-notch co-producer, co-writer, and guitarist Linda Taylor, the duo brings us fourteen tunes. Niemietz, though a […]

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Steve Yanek Long Overdue

Jim Hynes americana, cd review, Country, roots, songwriter September 3, 2022

Steve Yanek Long Overdue Primitive The title suggests recognition that’s been a while in coming. The credits reveal impressive names, beckoning us to listen. Singer-songwriter Steve Yanek has talented friends in producer Jeff Pevar of the Crosby Stills and Nash touring band on acoustic, electric, and resonator guitar, lap steel, bass, and backing vocals, along […]

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Steve Forbert Moving Through America

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, steve forbet May 25, 2022

Steve Forbert Moving Through America Blue Rose Admittedly this writer was smitten with singer-songwriter Steve Forbert’s 1978 debut, Alive on Arrival and its 1979 follow-up Jackrabbit Slim. He’s made close to twenty records since with a few worthy gems such as 1997’s Here’s Your Pizza and 2012’s Over With You, continually maintaining his signature folk-rock […]

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Specky Cult Jumping on our own bandwagon

Martina Doerner cd review, Indie Rock, roots, roots rock May 18, 2022

Specky Cult Jumping on our own bandwagon Long awaited and finally here! The debut album from “Specky Cult”. Specky Cult is Andy McGrevy Rob Glover and Carol Stephen. Coming from the north east of England, they bring a breath of fresh air to the music scene with ultra-cool sound and lyrics that are as endearing as they are original. Funny, […]

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The Boxmasters Help…I’m Alive

Phillip Smith Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock, songwriter, the boxmasters April 3, 2022

The Boxmasters Help…I’m Alive Help…I’m Alive, the twelfth and latest release from The Boxmasters, ushers in a dozen new original songs from J.D. Andrew and Bud Thornton. With each of their recordings, I’ve always been delighted to listen to the guys navigate through their spectrum of influences. This album most definitely carries on that tradition. An infectious hook, powered by a […]

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Frank Joshua “Sense Life”

Martina Doerner americana, Indie Rock, pop, Rock, roots, roots rock, songwriter March 30, 2022

Frank Joshua “Sense Life” Frank Joshua, singer/songwriter from London has just released his debut album “Sense Life”. An album that gets under your skin and is as rich and diverse in themes as life itself. 10 songs that don’t leave out any feeling and that take us emotionally into the singer’s emotional world. Frank says […]

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Ceramic Animal Sweet Unknown

Jim Hynes americana, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots rock March 11, 2022

Ceramic Animal Sweet Unknown Easy Eye Sound Hailing from eastern Pennsylvania and the Bucks County town, Doylestown, cited by USA Today as having one of the “best small-town cultural scenes,” we bring the fourth album from the band Ceramic Animal. The band has been able to build a devoted fan base through their three previous […]

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Steve Noonan is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock, songwriter, steve noonan February 26, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Steve Noonan Steve Noonan, a former recording engineer for Prince, is a blend of influences from post-modern British bands to 70’s songwriters. The end results are clear vocals entwined in pleasingly connected sections, all surrounded by his 12-string guitar’s lush open chords. His 2009 self-titled EP release established […]

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John Evans Heart of Reason

Martina Doerner americana, Indie Rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter February 24, 2022

John Evans Heart of Reason John Evans, singer/songwriter and producer, based in North Wales, just released his new album “Heart of Reason” in February 2022. John started with a debut album after finishing school and art college together with two of his school friends Alan and Linda Thompson. “Magic Man EP” was released in 2010. […]

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Wyatt Pauley & Jam Tako Burn it to the Filter

Martina Doerner americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock February 16, 2022

Wyatt Pauley & Jam Tako Burn it to the Filter After releasing their first EP “From Tokyo To Florida” in 2021 Wyatt Pauley and JAM TAKO delight us again with a collaboration and with “Burn it to the Filter” Wyatt Pauley comes out of Florida and is what you can call a multi-talent. Producer, songwriter, […]

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Massy Ferguson Joe’s Meat & Grocery

Jim Hynes americana, Country, making a Scene, massy ferguson, roots, roots rock, songwriter February 4, 2022

Massy Ferguson Joe’s Meat & Grocery North & Left Joe’s Meat & Grocery is the sixth album for the Seattle-based alt-country rockers Massy Ferguson (MF), known for their jangling, no-holds barred guitar driven attack and their invigorated fusing of country-rock and amped-up Americana. You would expect a heavy, driving sound. After all, they take their […]

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North Mississippi Allstars Set Sail

Jim Hynes blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, mississippi Allstars, Rock, roots, roots rock January 28, 2022

North Mississippi Allstars Set Sail New West The North Mississippi Allstars (NMA), helmed by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, sons of famed musician and producer James Luther Dickinson, have long operated as a small loose collective, with slight changes to the lineup over their 25-year plus history. Highly decorated with four Grammy nominations, Set Sail […]

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Pablo Mercedes Sickening

Martina Doerner Indie Rock, making a Scene, pablo mercedes, Rock, roots rock, sickening January 4, 2022

Pablo Mercedes Sickening Today I can introduce you to the brand new album by Pablo Mercedes which was released in November 2021. Pablo Mercedes, based in the UK, is what you can call a veteran of music with a clear conscience without being disrespectful. In the music business since 1978 he started with punk rock […]

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Allen and Douglas Imagine Nothingness

Martina Doerner allen and douglas, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock December 19, 2021

Allen & Douglas Imagine Nothingness Today I would like to invite you to the new Allen & Douglas album. Allen & Douglas are Craig Allen and Steven Douglas from Birmingham and what you can call long-term friends because they have been making music together since 1979, interrupted by short breaks for work, travel, etc. In […]

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Coral the Color Part -Time Broken

Martina Doerner Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock December 15, 2021

Coral the Color Part -Time Broken Coral the Color is a band based in Stockholm, Sweden. They just released their debut EP “Part-Time Broken” and this is a very promising start for this young band that we will definitely hear a lot from in the future. Fresh, cheeky and with a lot of self-confidence, the guys present […]

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Scott Marsden Scars

Martina Doerner Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, scars November 29, 2021

Scott Marsden Scars My recommendation for today is the Welsh singer / songwriter Scott Marsden. Scott has already made records with the bands The Lizzies and Holy Coves and has attracted the attention of various radio stations with his music, including the Bethan Elfyns BBC radio 1 show and Adam Waltons BBC Radio Wales show. He […]

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The Delerium Trees STORMS ON THE MOON

Martina Doerner cd review, electronic, indie, Indie Rock, making a Scene, roots, the delerium trees October 20, 2021

The Delerium Trees STORMS ON THE MOON The Delerium Trees have just released their great album “Tales from the Western Isles” and the next one is already at the start! And this time a double album which of course means double enjoyment! “Storms On The Moon”, sixteen songs, sixteen times unearthly good music and selected […]

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The Delevantes A Thousand Turns

Jim Hynes americana, blues, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock September 28, 2021

The Delevantes A Thousand Turns Moon River A Thousand Turns is the third album from Americana band The Delevantes, helmed by New Jersey brothers Bob (the main writer) and Mike (lead guitarist). They are a band that first appeared in the mid-‘90s in the early gestation of Americana but many thought they disappeared as their […]

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Satin Origami Heart

Martina Doerner americana, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock September 23, 2021

Satin Origami Heart Satin is a four-piece band from Los Angeles, California. Band members: Robert Cross, vocals / guitar David Bucci, lead guitar Scott Wintermute, bass Tim Frantz, drums They released their debut album “Drop Dead Gorgeous” in 2019 and started the production for the second album “Origami Heart” shortly before the lockdown due to the pandemic and one of […]

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GUISE By Your Side

Gerry Casey Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock August 8, 2021

GUISE “By Your Side” Writing this review makes me realize how the universe works it’s magic in bringing like minded souls together. A short few weeks ago I made my first trip to the Uk in almost 18 months. While visiting a friends home in Liverpool I was introduced Jassy G guitarist with Liverpool pop/rock […]

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Zen Baseballbat BETTER WAYS TO LOVE & OFFEND

Martina Doerner heavey rock, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots rock, zen baseballbat August 5, 2021

Zen Baseballbat BETTER WAYS TO LOVE & OFFEND Zen Baseballbat are the Gleavey twins, Jordan Donaldson, Mike Wilkinson, Jogga, Anoushka Gleavey, Jane Anderson, Colin Mackay based in Liverpool, England. They released their third album “Rations” last year and this one was already great. Now they are going one step further with the new plant. Do you […]

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Los Lobos Native Sons

Jim Hynes americana, Indie Rock, Los Lobos, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 30, 2021

Los Lobos Native Sons New West Besides their 2019 Christmas album, Llego Navidad, it’s been six years since we heard from the iconic band Los Lobos who return now with Native Sons. They are indeed native sons of Los Angeles, hence the album title and an album that pays homage to L.A.’s musical heritage and […]

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The Brothers March 10, 2020/Madison Square Garden/New York, NY

Jim Hynes blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 23, 2021

The Brothers March 10, 2020/Madison Square Garden/New York, NY Peach The Brothers is like having the Allman Brothers greatest hits performed live in one handy 4-CD package. Given that only one member of the original lineup, Jaimoe, is still alive, this is the second incarnation of The Allman Brothers Band (2001-2014) plus some guests who […]

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Jackson Browne Downhill From Everywhere

Jim Hynes americana, classic rock, Jackson Browne, Rock, roots, roots rock July 22, 2021

Jackson Browne Downhill From Everywhere Inside Recordings This is Jackson Browne’s first album in six years and like many veteran musicians, he’s finding the studio conducive to songwriting. In other words, his songs often take new directions, once he begins to collaborate with bandmates, most of whom have cemented their chemistry with the iconic songwriter […]

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Autumn Dawn Leader I, Autumnus

Martina Doerner americana, indie, Indie Rock, roots, roots rock June 26, 2021

Autumn Dawn Leader I, Autumnus Autumn Dawn Leader (and that’s her real name!), singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist was born in the USA and moved to the East Midlands of the UK in 2004. She took her first musical steps at the age of four when she performed in concerts with her mother. At 16 she […]

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Various Artists A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, roots, roots rock June 23, 2021

Various Artists A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato True North This is an amazing group of artists all generously donating their proceeds from these recordings to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to support NRBQ founding member/bassist/songwriter Joey Spampinato with his current health issues. Joey’s wife Kami Lyle and producer Sheldon Gomberg rallied a group […]

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Szczeciński Zespół Dupa MaMo to Pinokio

Martina Doerner Hard Rock, Indie Rock, making a Scene, punk rock, roots rock June 11, 2021

Szczeciński Zespół Dupa MaMo to Pinokio “The songs were recorded during several sessions in 2020 and 2021 between lockdowns. The idea for the song title was inspired by The Guillotines “BoJo The Clown”. They have their Clown, we have our Pinocchio.” The Polish band Szczeciński Zespół Dupa ,translated as “The Szczecin Asshole Ensemble or Ass Band […]

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Cathedral Birds 4 Songs About Love, Loss and Wild River Swimming

Martina Doerner cd review, Indie Rock, making a Scene, roots June 1, 2021

Cathedral Birds 4 Songs About Love, Loss and Wild River Swimming Cathedral Birds are the songwriting duo Brandon Petty and Rick Baines based in Sheffield, UK, who decided after twenty years of friendship with numerous visits to gigs and festivals it is now time to make your own music. That was in 2019 and in […]

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Mothman and The Thunderbirds Into The Hollow

Martina Doerner Indie Rock, making a Scene, mothman, Rock, roots rock May 21, 2021

Mothman and The Thunderbirds “Into The Hollow” Mothman and The Thunderbirds is the solo project from Alex Parkinson and“ Into the Hollow ”is the debut album. And what a one! The band name was inspired by a binge-watch session of the program Ancient Aliens and Alex thought, this name is just as dumb but also awesome […]

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Ralf Dee Candy Box

Martina Doerner candy box, Indie Rock, punk rock, ralf dee, roots rock May 15, 2021

Ralf Dee Candy Box Ralf Dee is a German singer / songwriter who has released an EP, three albums and four singles since 2009 and has played numerous gigs since then. The first German-language album Glück gehabt was released in 2017 and since then he has only been writing German songs. The last single Regen, […]

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Jesus Hooligan The Gospel of Swamp Stomp

Martina Doerner making a Scene, punk rock, Rock, roots May 6, 2021

Jesus Hooligan The Gospel of Swamp Stomp Jesus Hooligan is Stephen Brunton, former singer of the hardcore punk band Gout / Lager Louts. After he could no longer sing live due to illness, he made the best of it and started making his own music. And with everything that you can use to make music […]

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Van Morrison Latest Record Project: Volume 1

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, jazz, roots, roots rock, van morrison May 5, 2021

Van Morrison Latest Record Project: Volume 1 BMG Perhaps no artist was more upset about the pandemic lockdown, at least to the point of railing against it in song, as the ever prolific Van Morrison. And yes, he used the time to generate a ton of new material, indicating that this tongue-in-cheek entitled Latest Record […]

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