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…
In “Keith Smerage,” Dan Pallotta Celebrates the Martyrs of LGBTQ+ History
Dan Pallotta has lived a storied life, growing up in working-class Massachusetts and absorbing his parents’ love of folk, country, and Irish music. Palotta wound up at Harvard — and into John Denver’s inner circle. In his interview with Adobe…
PREMIERE: Cass Cwik’s Dusty, Lusty “Under Your Spell” Enchants
I’ll let Cass take it from here: “I’m Cass and I’ve been songwriting before I started driving. I am an ardent listener of folk, bluegrass, country and rock mostly from the past. I believe my songs speak on that same…
PREMIERE: Joybomb Uplifts Defiance and Wisdom on “New Light”
If punk rock keeps evolving, then Joybomb is its latest incarnation.With its unique blend of power pop, alternative, and post-hardcore,this trio of Memphis mashers reels out a steady stream of sonic hooks designed to galvanize audiences and hit them with…
PREMIERE: Erik Timmons Asks “What Are You Still Doing Here?”
Born and raised in Iowa, Erik Timmons began playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager. But drug addiction and mental health crises led to a series of legal problems, psychiatric wards, and rehabs. Of his difficult teenage years, Erik…