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For his first show in Central Florida in 15 years, Morrissey proved that not since Elvis has a musician been capable of inciting a near riot by a twist of his lip and the tossing of his shirt. Jen Cray was happily amongst the swooning masses.
When epic indie rock that’s heavy with literary allusions, like what The Decemberists create, can sell out a large venue like the Hard Rock Live it gives Jen Cray hope for the state of music.
Fair To Midland are blessed, and cursed, with the title “the first band to be signed to Serj Tankian’s label.” Jen Cray sat down with vocalist Darroh Sudderth and keyboardist Matt Langley outside of Orlando’s House of Blues just before the second night of their first ever major tour.
We Are Wyoming (Red Buttons). Review by Sean Slone.
I’ll Have What She’s Having (Web of Mimicry). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Until Death Comes (Licking Fingers). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Smile (Writing On The Wall Records). Review by Kyrby Raine.
Hail To The Queen (Fussy Music). Review by Andrew Ellis.
The Dresden Dolls (8 Ft. Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
The women are doing it for themselves! This issue of Target or Flag gives you the low down on four women making music in very different styles but displaying the same independent spirit.
Happenstance (Private Music). Review by Tim Wardyn.
How does a musician lacking in any formal training get into Berklee? Sheer guts and determination. Gail Worley talks to Sarah Fimm about her dedication and inspirations.
You Are the Vehicle (Grafton Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
From the Land of Volcanos (The Control Group). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Whiskey Tango Ghosts (4AD). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Zara (Kimchee). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Evidence (Eucommia). Review by Sean Slone.
Get Away From Me (Columbia). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Chris Grace,Evidence,Eucommia Records,Sean Slone
Nellie McKay,Get Away From Me,Columbia Records,Tim Wardyn
Carl F. Gauze reviews the not-quite one-woman show, Always… Patsy Cline, based on the true story of Cline’s friendship with Louise Seger, who met the star in l961 and corresponded with Cline until her death.
Carl F. Gauze reviews this interesting look at the surprising history and scandalous etymology of jazz, in Weird Music That Goes On Forever, by Bob Suren.
Two new releases from Free Dirt Records use sound and music to tell stories about our history.
A lady Tarzan and her gorilla have a rough time adapting to high society in Lorraine of the Lions (1925), one of four silent films on Accidentally Preserved: Volume 5, unleashed by Ben Model and Undercrank Productions, with musical scores by Jon C. Mirsalis.
Carl F. Gauze takes in See You at the Movies, another exciting Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret featuring Orlando’s own Tay Anderson.
A small town woman finds peace with her family in Rachel Hendrix, part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
Look to the East, Look to the West (Merge Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
