Jazz is known for being an unpredictable genre, rife with twists and improvisation. Heather Bambrick makes a home for herself here, simultaneously fitting and breaking the mold. Her smooth voice is everything you’d want and expect out of a self-respecting jazz singer. However, Heath Bambrick is anything but typical. Continue reading New Music: Heather Bambrick Tackles Classic and New Jazz with ‘Fine State’
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New Music: Tara MacLean Gets Moody and Digs ‘Deeper’
At this point in her career, Tara MacLean has enough experience with songwriting to be able to easily craft magic. Whether independently or otherwise, she has a slew of past projects under her belt. It’s no surprise that her new album, Deeper, plays through without a single hitch, but it doesn’t make it any less exciting. Continue reading New Music: Tara MacLean Gets Moody and Digs ‘Deeper’
New Music: The Beautiful Sounds of Steven Bowers’ ‘Elk Island Park’
Steven Bowers’ song-writing is described as having “a melody junkie’s thirst for pretty sounds” and such a statement couldn’t be more accurate. His latest album, Elk Island Park, in fact, is full of those pretty sounds. Continue reading New Music: The Beautiful Sounds of Steven Bowers’ ‘Elk Island Park’
New Music: A.J.H. Gillis & The Delusions of Grandeur Release Sister Project ‘If You Can’t Join ‘Em, Beat ‘Em’
Everybody loves a good sequel. It’s not too common an occurrence in music, but A.J.H. Gillis & The Delusions of Grandeur have released a true sequel with their latest album, If You Can’t Join ‘Em Beat ‘Em. Continue reading New Music: A.J.H. Gillis & The Delusions of Grandeur Release Sister Project ‘If You Can’t Join ‘Em, Beat ‘Em’
New Music: Irish Mythen and the Far-Flung Creation of ‘Little Bones’
Though its conception was chaotic and a bit unorthodox, the end result of Irish Mythen’s newest album, Little Bones, is one of beauty. The tracks are full of heart and soul. The emotional and intellectual depths in her writing know no limits. Continue reading New Music: Irish Mythen and the Far-Flung Creation of ‘Little Bones’