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The enigmatic cover art to the maxi-E.P. Walden by Sway Casey reflects the inner mind and magically indistinct music the East Coast pop/rap/hip-hop artist unveils. Starting with “Contentment” Sway is gliding on sweet keyboards “waiting for the sun to come up, waiting for you to be mine,” in a happy-go-lucky medium that shifts into the second track, “Moonbeams” -...

“Miles above the Ground” opens this six song set of originals from Western Massachusetts phenom Eric Lee who brings his smooth, compelling voice and introspection to this strong four and a half minute composition. Lee has more than a grasp of the vibrations he sends forth, playing violins, mandolin, electric violin and guitar with the music here focused,...

Vocalist / guitarist Evan Dadowski and lead guitar Will Barry write the material for Four Point Restraints and the maxi-EP Malice brings together a nice mix of rock and country with solid playing, enthusiasm and heart. In four minutes and fourteen seconds “The Last of Me” gallops along with a dynamic, spaghetti western flair as if out of...

As a set, The Mule humbuckers are a bit of a surprise to me. I wanted a BKP Riff Raff set (review coming soon!) as a bit of a comparison to an Angus Young set I have. And… Bare Knuckle suggests that the Riff Raff bridge and The Mule neck is their offering for a Jimmy Page set (also...

With what sounds like an old Theremin (it is!) from Lothar and the Hand People, straight out of The Outer Limits, a minute and five seconds of "Shazam" opens this creative ten song effort from Rusty Mullet. The debut album from this quartet emerged May 5, 2017 and it gets right down to business, track 2 "Gurrl"...

Don't know if "Dubhe" refers to the Imperial Black India Pale Ale, but the four minute sixteen song has a groove and strong melody that needs no re-recording. The music Steve Dennis captures has an allure where the magic is isolated without a full band or choir or massive production, the tunes innocently show...

The members of Hummingbird Syndicate are a pure pop collective and their opening track to the Pop Tricks album, “Romance,” is as sweet a confection as you’ll find.  Jon Macey’s production work for Elektra records as well as his two albums with Tom Dickie and the Desires on Mercury – along with his perfect ear – oversees a project...

Project Grand Slam's fifth album includes five new studio tracks recorded at East Side Sound in New York City, along with four live performances. Released by Cakewalk Records distributed by Sony/Red, it is this writer's first experience with their music. The tribute format is evolving into something new and exciting, and I'm fascinated by this group of top-notch musicians who...

Alnico 3 P.A.F. style humbuckers are getting a bit of buzz (ha! a pun!) in the pickup world.  A little more so this past year.  There is one pickup mod guru that preaches the benefits of Alnico 3, and has been for some time.  It seems that Alnico 3 is most aligned with jazz or blues styles.  But I...

MGM laid down a 4.5 million dollar bet on craft beer in Las Vegas and from what I see the bet paid off huge. Beerhaus at The Park is not one of the faux beer halls you will find on the Las Vegas strip. Beerhaus at The Park is a real deal craft beer destination with a selection of...