If your skepticism about fake news has prompted you to shut down your senses and not pay attention to the sociopolitical issues of the world for fear of ingesting skewed points of views and falsehoods, never fear. Some 45 years after cementing his so-called one hit wonder status with the whimsical “Ariel,” singer-songwriter, troubadour and commentator and observational musical comedian extraordinaire Dean Friedman is knocking at our doors, as incisively insightful and delight

There are three unique ways to look at Frank Viele’s first ever EP Time is a Thief. Most simplistically, it’s a simple gathering of the rock and blues infused Americana singer/songwriter’s latest blast of pandemic era singles, released one after another in the Fall of 2021. Or a sneak preview/prequel to his upcoming fourth full length set. Opting for #3, you get an intense, raw and gritty, alternately hard edged and sensitive/soulful picture perfect snapshot (or two or three

Despite the havoc it’s wreaked with everything else in our lives, on a purely creative/musical level, the pandemic’s given us many silver linings – including more than a handful of recording in a multitude of genres that might not exist except for usually performing/touring artists being house and studio bound during its early days. One indie pop/rock case in point is singer/songwriter Jaime d’Almeida (dba The Timbre Project) joining forces with longtime collaborator Jason De

In this digital era where indie artists seek inclusion on playlists and a handful of tracks on an EP, for both budgetary and practical promotional purposes, are just as likely an output as a full LP, it’s exciting to hear multi-genre roots based singer-songwriters Greg Bucking create on his self-titled debut EP such an explosive personal and sociopolitical narrative over six tracks that the rootsy emotional resonance feels like we just listened to 20. The raw voiced, intensel

If you ask recording artists of any genre what their primary goal is with any specific project, they will no doubt tell you it’s not only to inspire, but create meaningful, impactful connections with longtime fans and listeners new to their music. Like many new age artists, multiple award winning flutist Sherry Finzer has, over the course of nearly 30 solo and collaborative albums since 2006, taken this concept to a realm where the focus is on calming, soothing and most of al

Tucked in at the very end of his bio is a mission statement that drives, defines and gives purpose to Ian Maksin’s evolving creative expression and amazingly impactful life: “I believe that cello will save the world.” Bold words, yes, but in this musical visionary’s nimble, melodic, seductive and rhythmically freewheeling hands, it will feel more than possible – especially after listening to the wild and dynamic, alternately explosive/celebratory and heartfelt/contemplative j