Daniel Ouellette & The Shobijin glorious, crazy on new Tokusatsu! CD
Daniel Ouellette & The Shobijin are up to their old tricks again on this new Tokusatsu! CD, expressing musical concepts with highly clever electronic arrangements of their original songs. Ouellette, who hails from Fall River, Massachusetts, wrote these ten zany electronic pop songs, most of which have curious lyrical themes. Eerie concepts should probably be expected from an artist who is from the same town as Lizzie Borden. On one track Ouellette sings about wanting to see Universal Horror movies from the 1930s and 1940s.
Lara Herscovitch shows tremendous growth on Misfit CD
Lara Herscovitch has just released her fourth CD, Misfit. While misfits are the theme of this new album, Herscovitch fits in well with her New England folk music scene. Her earthy acoustic guitar accompaniments pave the way for this Former State Troubadour of Connecticut to shine. Her insights are sharp and valuable, especially when she turns them on her own emotions. There is also an undeniable husk of true folk music likeableness in each of her songs.
Jeff Root impresses once again with My One And Only CD
Jeff Root has come up with another album full of fun, quirky, and impressive songs. His new My One And Only CD is loaded with a variety of song structures and styles. Each tune is coated by his own haunted, other worldly vocal, a natural timbre which suggests he lives just barely on this side of sanity.
Nicole Knox Murphy takes it even higher on new Music Is In My Heart CD
Who says lightning can never strike twice in the same place? New Hampshire’s rising country and western recording artist Nicole Knox Murphy has just released this fantastic sophomore CD Music Is In My Heart. Murphy’s follow up to 2014’s Full Circle is a mighty offering of heartfelt songs that anybody can relate to. Unpretentious, she keep her lyrics simple, plain spoken but vocally fills them up with feeling.
The Daybreakers impress with finely crafted debut CD
The Daybreakers debut CD is a collection of fun, gritty, blues rock, folk-rock, and country rock that makes a good companion to any drive down the highway.
Body English rock with style on Stories Of Earth
The brain child of Boston’s guitarist, singer, and composer Clinton Degan, Body English is a super group made up some of the city’s most skillful players. This eight track CD, Stories Of Earth, features not only the six bands members but 23 supporting musicians and singers who contribute to various tracks. Despite this seeming like more of a recording project than an actual band, Body English have come up with songs that have mass appeal within their complex construction and sophisticated musicianship.
Ilana Katz Katz fiddles around with great success with Movin’ On album
Aside from having one of the coolest names in the Boston blues scene, Ilana Katz Katz can make her fiddle sing the blues. This lady’s uncanny ability to blend blues, roots, and her own Appalachian influences into an original sound is a winsome feat. Throughout her new Movin’ On album, Katz will have listeners in wonder as she finds new, inventive ways to present music we thought we already knew.
Ruby Rose Fox readies for the big time with Domestic
Ruby Rose Fox’s first full length album Domestic is a splendid offering of colorful, tuneful, and well-constructed songs. Ms. Fox’s vocal delivery too is loaded with tremendous appeal.. Her voice coats these 12 clever songs with her special unique timbre and personality, making each a potential radio hit with mass appeal. Needless to say, her backing band is strong enough to support her and is made up mostly of the players and singers we’ve all seen her work with at her local Boston area shows.
Chris Nauman’s latest CD Better Angels is a winsome treasure
Chris Nauman’s latest CD Better Angels offers a lot of the elements that have always made him an enjoyable listen. One highlight of all of the songs here is Nauman’s personality. He shines through in each track, creating interest, vitality, and identity. He also offers lyrics that speak of hope amidst trying and sometimes dire circumstances. The greater sum of fine songs make this CD a winsome treasure.
Twiddle offer Plump talent, positive vibes on new disc
Coming out of Vermont’s eclectic music scene and positive, open minded, neo-hippie environment, Twiddle offer a fantastic combo of fine musicianship, inspiring, joyful lyrics, and a fearless, seamless blend of elements and styles. The Vermont quartet’s latest CD, Plump, is well named. The disc is plump with many high musical moments and many lyrics about being high on life.
