Nancy Mounir
Nozhet El Nofous (Simsara Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Month: July 2022
Bundle
Keep For Cheap (Refresh Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Ben Harper Releases Bloodline Maintenance
Ben Harper’s latest single, “Need To Know Basis,” showcases the distinctive sound of the Clavinet, performed by legendary keyboardist Larry Goldings.
Positive Vibrations Release Country / Reggae Mashup Album
Dolly Parton, Alabama, Jimmie Allen, Randy Houser, Rascal Flatts, Chase Rice, Toby Keith, Lainey Wilson, Uncle Kracker and more join renowned Jamaican artists Positive Vibrations on Country Goes Reggae.
Israeli Duo The Well Bears Create Perfectly Packaged Alt Pop Rock
Software engineer Ron Welber and music producer Shay Moshe Moshe, The Well Bears, release their “UFO / Song 8” AA side.
Giallo Essentials: Black Edition
Smile Before Death, The Weapon, the Hour, and the Motive, and The Killer Reserved Nine Seats lurk in the shadows no longer, thanks to the latest limited edition of Arrow’s Giallo Essentials. Phil Bailey reviews three films.
Sorcery
Stunt Rock (RidingEasy Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Susie Suh Video Shot On A Volcanic Crater in Hawaii
Singer-Songwriter Susie Suh’s “Blood Moon” is as beautiful as its volcanic backdrop.
Jon Batiste and Pentatonix Release Diane Warren Penned “Sweet”
The list of legends and icons Diane Warren has written for, from Aretha Franklin to Willie Nelson to Reba McEntire to Cher, is jaw-dropping.
Folk punk sweethearts Adult School Release No Party
Bay Area band Adult School releases first LP No Party on Lavasocks Records.
The Slocan Ramblers
Up the Hill and Through the Fog (SloMusic). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Giovannie and The Hired Guns Earn First #1
“Ramon Ayala,” winning independent single from Giovannie and the Hired Guns, will appear on album Tejano Punk Boyz later this year.
Andrew Combs Releases Cinematic Single “Anna Please”
Hear and watch Andrew Combs’s moody little mini-movie “Anna Please” today.
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Scream (Dorado Records). Review by Charles DJ Deppner.
Haile Selassie’s Centennial
As the Rastafarian messiah who will lead Africans to freedom, Haile Selassie’s birthday is one of the holiest days of the year.
Robyn Hitchcock Announces SHUFFLEMANIA!
Robyn Hitchcock has announced the long awaited release of SHUFFLEMANIA, the veteran British artist’s first full-length collection in over five years.
Dr. John & Willie Nelson Release “Gimme That Old Time Religion”
Dr. John’s Final Studio Album Things Happen That Way Comes Out September 23, 2022
War Hippies’ Haunting Single “The Hangman”
War Hippies currently tours the U.S., with a first stop in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Polyphonic Spree Embarks
Tim DeLaughter is currently on the road, sharing The Polyphonic Spree’s music spontaneously in remote outdoor settings.
Todd Fancey Has a Solo Project
Todd Fancey of The New Pornographers releases fifth solo album Star Dreams in August 2022.
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