
When I first came across Juliet Varnedoe Jazz Band’s album “Cajun Bleu,” my initial reaction was something like, “This is really something unusual” (and I mean that in the best…
Reinterpreting the legendary tracks of bands that have already achieved global fame is no simple task. However, this only signifies a challenge for the artist who wants to rethink art.…
Shane Rennison’s debut album, Irrational, is like that first bite of a hot, stuffed New York bagel—surprisingly intricate, unexpectedly satisfying, and distinctly moreish. Here is a singer-songwriter who, through a…
Love-infused music plays a vital role in human connections. It’s raw, real, and essential for pouring out deep feelings and dreams. This kind of music oozes honesty, wrapping around you…
It was an unusual morning in Brooklyn when 23-year-old musician Cameron Francis, just beginning his journey in the world of music, woke up after a rough night. Breakfast didn’t appeal…
Could you imagine that fossils might produce sounds? At first glance, this seems impossible: the ancient remains of long-extinct creatures, sealed in stone, have no vocal cords. However, in the…
Johnny Burgos is a singer, songwriter, producer, and sound engineer from Brooklyn. His retro-soul style conveys an uncompromising sound that reveals the beauty of pain, hope in despair, and the…
Every now and then, I stumble upon a jazz album. It’s like finding a new street in your own neighborhood—something familiar yet unexplored. Jazz, to me, is this vast landscape…
When you’re twenty, your music often brims with a sincerity that more mature artists sometimes lack. In the case of Elena Rogers and her new album “Prelude to Whatever,” I…
