The Sparklers — Miss Philadelphia
Alright alright alriiiiight! I’m sure you missed these reviews! I know I did. I love writing album reviews for other publications, but it means I have to take on a slightly more formal voice to do so. I don’t keep…
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Everything You May Have Missed in May
Hey! Did you know that I started a new podcast called Rainbow Rodeo? I interview the best queer country artists around so we can learn from and build community with each other. (Sounds like another podcast I used to host.…
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Mancini Matures, Has Big City Feelings On New Album Killing The Old Ways
Pete Mancini has a something of a niche in spinning suburban ennui into wistful Americana. Mancini, who hails from deep Queens (not Long Island, as I had previous posted; I deeply apologize for this oversight), is a kindred spirit of…
Get Lost in the Chamber Pop Universe of Von Bieker’s Long For This World
Unsurprisingly, most artists have spent 2020 and 2021 turning inward, using the suspended animation of quarantine to understand the landscapes within. For Von Bieker, he turned his imagination outwards, traveling via the lyrics of his new album Long For This…
Jess Jocoy — Brighter Eyes
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Jess Jocoy’s music is inspired by the sweeping panoramas she grew up among. With a rich voice and an eye for detailed storytelling, Jocoy is one of the finer songwriters coming out of Nashville. Like…