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BEAUTIFUL DUDES, Nite Songs
Nothing to do with the long running soap opera, but when you listen to their edgy and blistering, hauntingly dystopian yet defiantly...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 23, 2020


JOHNNY BRITT, Mo Jazzin
One of the key moments of Johnny Britt’s career happened in the early 90s when was turned down for a Sade tour. While the multi-talented...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 20, 2020


AXIOM, Starburst
Starburst? What’s that, you say? Exotic and eclectic, high octane jazz fusion Axiom named their first album in over a decade after fruit...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 18, 2020


HOLLAND PHILLIPS, A Momentary Pause
In any other year, a review of A Momentary Pause, the latest transcendent album by Holland Phillips, would focus on his early projects in...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 18, 2020


DAVID SILLS, Natural Lines
At first glance at the credits and when you hear the seamless yet dynamic interaction between the sax and flute of veteran,...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 17, 2020


PAUL BROWN, Ones Upon a Time
Throughout his extraordinary career as one of contemporary urban jazz’s premiere hit makers and producers, Paul Brown has engaged in his...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 17, 2020


aliensdontringdoorbells, Arrival
Sometimes the coolest band monikers come from the most unlikely places – or long-ago throwaway comments you can’t get out of your mind....
Jonathan Widran
Aug 17, 2020


BLAKE AARON, Color and Passion
In the current digital and streaming era where consumers have more options than ever as to how they consume music, artists in many genres...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 17, 2020


ROB C, "Mas Alla De La Existencia"
It’s always inspiring to experience the dynamic twists and turns as up and coming artists continue to develop their voice and showcase...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 13, 2020


Q&A with Ariella McManus and Nicolaas Kraster of Ariella
Tell me about your new single “Terrified.” What is it about and how does it reflect where you’re at personally and as a duo right now?...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 12, 2020


JASON "SPICY G" GOLDMAN, Hypnotized
Not at all surprising considering the dazzling sonic flow of artful and jazzy brass arrangements and edgy pop-electronica arrangements he...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 9, 2020


CONSTANCE HAUMAN, The Quarantine Trilogy
Thrust upon us and upending so much of our lives, COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on some of the best and worst of human behavior. There’s...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 7, 2020
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