Stephen Lee — The First Three

I forgot that I put this blog on my resume. I…really need to be careful about what I put on here. Though I don’t think there’s anything on here my mom would be ashamed of. I’m not sure if my…

Shane Sweeney — Complex Ecosystems

It goes without saying that I’m going to love anything written by Shane Sweeney. So yeah, I love this EP. I’ll tell you why. These songs feel more rich and textured than anything Shane’s produced to date — even though…

The Ballroom Thieves — A Wolf in the Doorway

Stage presence counts in rock’n’roll, and after watching the Ballroom Thieves play for a couple of songs, you’ll be rooting for them, too. I was first introduced to them during last year’s Campfire Music Festival, which consisted largely of regional…

Yes Ma’am — Stirrin’ Da Mud

Summer in New York City is pretty brutal. But among the strangers’ BO, the sense that I’ll never walk outside again without getting sweaty, and fearing to tread outside, the thing I hate most about summer in the city are…

Balto — “Saints and Crows”

I wanted to briefly call your attention to Balto’s latest single “Saints and Crows.” I like the interplay between the song’s brooding bassline and playful guitars. I also enjoy Dan Sheron’s vivid writing, which make the song into something special.…