Ink 19

Everything Changes, Everything Stays the Same (Tapete Records). Review by Peter Lindblad.

Stories I Only Tell My Friends (Blackbird Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

From Now to OK (Independent Project Records). Review by Peter Lindblad.

Best in Show (Seaview). Review by Randy Radic.

Mood 4 Love (Five Spice Entertainment). Review by Randy Radic.

Bone Bells (Pyroclastic Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Birthmarks (Wharf Cat/Bella Union). Review by Peter Lindblad.

In this installment of his popular weekly series, Christopher Long recalls rolling up on a used record joint in Myrtle Beach where he scored a clean and quiet vinyl copy of Hermit of Mink Hollow, the 1978 masterpiece from Todd Rundgren, for just $2.

Ink 19 spoke with Brendan James to discuss the inspiration behind Chasing Light, his uniquely alluring sound, and why he makes music.

Serving as an inspirational beacon for aspiring musicians and artists — women and men alike — Beat Keepers: The Next Chapter may not be a big-budget feature, but its heartbeat is HUGE!

On and On (Big Ego Records ). Review by Steven Garnett.

Let the Good Times Roll (Vegas Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.