Tag: Music

Close Up on Ramblin’ Roots Revue festival

“…Ramblin’ Roots Revue 2019 is just around the corner and they’ve nailed it with a stellar line-up of Americana talent including Austin Lucas, Yola, William The Conqueror, Marry Watterson & Emily Barker, and Megan O’Neill. Even though it’s early in the festival season, they’re setting the bar high compared to their bigger budget outdoor competitors…”

Album review: Suburban Dirts – I Want Blood

“…This Southern gothic inspired concept album has surprising heart amidst the no-holds-barred savagery. The different musical styles play with emotions and add to the character of a comprehensive record…”

Close up on International Women’s Day 2019

“…these ‘special events’ don’t represent the sum total, or even scratch the surface, of excellent musicianship by women all year round that too often goes unsung (pun intended). Still, should we ignore the interesting IWD events, often curated by women and cut with an ironic twist or explicitly highlighting areas of discrimination, under-representation or violence? No.”

Arkells and Felix Hagan & The Family

“…a relentless, high-energy spectacle of a show. This kind of pure performance can’t be praised highly enough. This is what music is about…”