new release Archive
11 Apr 2022
Album Review: Bill Evans – Morning Glory
A week’s worth of coverage of new vinyl releases kicks off with a vintage recording. Bill Evans earned fame for his work with Miles Davis, and went on to an […]
10 Apr 2022
Single Review: Les Pommes de Lune – “Une Fleur” b/w “Les Chimères”
NOTE: I have a policy of not reviewing singles, but extra-special material warrants an occasional exception to be made. – bk Francophone pop music of the sixties took the form […]
09 Apr 2022
Album Review: The Split Squad – Another Cinderella
The “supergroup” label is tossed around far too wantonly; in proper usage, it should only be applied to groups that feature members who have all achieved notability (or at least […]
28 Feb 2022
Album Review: Chris Church — Darling Please
The Posies came out of the Pacific Northwest with a sound that had little to do with grunge; the duo (later a full band) combined power pop sensibility with a […]
26 Feb 2022
Album Review: Lannie Flowers — Flavor of the Month
Texas singer, songwriter and guitarist Lannie Flowers is a giant in the power pop subgenre. His body of work showcases chiming, hooky and melodic songs with an immediate, relatable character. […]
25 Feb 2022
Album Review: Katie Henry — On My Way
A New Jersey native, Katie Henry honed her craft paying blues clubs in and around New York City. Her 2018 debut album, High Road earned enthusiastic critical notices as well […]
23 Feb 2022
Album Review: Urge Overkill — Oui
When we – okay, when I – last checked in on Urge Overkill, they were riding high on the breakaway success of Saturation. That was 1993, nearly three decades ago. […]
22 Feb 2022
Album Review: John Lodge — The Royal Affair and After
The Moody Blues are beloved among their fans. Their initial run of albums is as consistent a colleciton of releases as you’ll find in the rock canon; each has hits, […]
21 Feb 2022
Album Review: Anton Barbeau – Power Pop!!!
Anton Barbeau is nothing if not prolific. The man churns out album after album at a frenetic pace. But there’s an important quality that sets him apart from others who […]
20 Feb 2022
Album Review: Bart Davenport — Episodes
At the nexus in which DIY indie rock, baroque pop and shimmering, timeless music meet, you’ll find Bart Davenport. With a winsome voice reminiscent of prime-era Ray Davies at his […]