by Lenore LaNova Senior Editor I’ve been enchanted by the vocal stylings of Laura Kepner-Adney for years now (proof here) so the emergence of Laura and...
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5 Questions Not to Ask the Press (or Frequently Asked Questions)
by Lenore LaNova Senior Editor I should start by saying: Don’t get your skivvies in a bunch. If one of these questions strikes too close to...
Continue reading...Speaking with Song: Something Like December
by Song River Staff Writer Dialing in from Tempe, the rock band Something Like December is bringing home some much needed rock. Not wired in the typical-sounding...
Continue reading...For the Record: Spoils of War by Wyves
by Lenore LaNova Senior Editor I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there just isn’t enough rocknroll in rocknroll these days. Too much of...
Continue reading...Why You Should Listen: Bears and Airplanes
by Frank Ippolito Associate Editor A Life of Color is the debut recording from Bear and Airplanes and wow, what a debut it is – they...
Continue reading...For the Record: The Blank Waves
by Lenore LaNova Senior Editor The three-piece psychedelic outfit known as The Blank Waves are getting ready to release their debut s/t album later this week...
Continue reading...An Insider’s Introduction: Orin Portnoy
by Mark Anderson Senior Editor Orin Portnoy is a mystery man to me. I only say this because he fits the definition perfectly: “A man about...
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Continue reading...Songs From the Reading Room: Dadadoh and MC/DC
DaDadoh, joined by MC/DC, came down to the Reading Room and recorded these fantastic takes of “Not Yet” and “The Weekend.” Special thanks, as always, to...
Continue reading...For the Record: Hill Never Sing Again by The Hill in Mind
by Lenore LaNova Senior Editor The Phoenix-based indie act known as The Hill in Mind has developed a reputation for meticulously arranged music of resounding beauty...
Continue reading...Speaking with Song: Divided Minds
by Song River Staff Writer Understanding our path can prove quizzically challenging. This struggle can drive us to either embrace what is happening and take action or do...
Continue reading...Why You Should Listen: Broken Horse
by Frank Ippolito Associate Editor Tell me your vibe is Psyche/Death Rock with retro Jazz/Country and you have my attention. Alex Oropeza (guitars/vocals), “Yuma Joe” Byrnes...
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