Reviews

Gf Morgan explores Celtic music through his latest album, Magenta, released this March 17. Hailing from New Hope, Pennsylvania, Morgan’s project showcases his masterful fingerstyle guitar playing, accompanied by concertina and mandolin arrangements. Magenta begins with the enchanting “An Mhaighdean Mhara/Southwind,” where Morgan’s nimble guitar work intertwines seamlessly with the…

On their latest and third full-length studio album, “When the Skies Parted,” the trio On a Limb takes you on a ride, unpredictable and opening new doors. Led by pianist and bandleader Andrew Haug, you get six original compositions through the hues of jazz recorded in just four days at…

Coming in with another smooth transitive flow from DJ Concept, “Meditations 4” showcases the artist’s creative range when it comes to music production. As a seasoned producer, he made tracks for well-known artists like ETO, The God Fahim, Keith Murray, Canibus, Blaq Poet, Nutso, and more. The opening track, “Maskachusetts”,…

One must possess exceptional talent to stay afloat in an industry that has been around for ages. In favor of that, DJ D Sharp & ST Spittin collaborated to create “Risk & Reward.” Featuring 11 tracks, this album showcases high-quality musical production and fire rapping, which is like a treat…

Hailing from Washington D.C., Deccan Traps is a band that intends to bring a cheerful atmosphere that also feels at home for its listeners. Having influences from a wide range of great artists and bands such as The Shins, Bowie, Lake Street Dive, and Willie Nelson. This EP is said…

Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions portrays the hardships of life in a small Ohio town caused by the coal power plant in his latest release, “Black Coal Lung.” Told like a story with brooding progression, the song sheds light on the dire situation of the communities that live similarly…

Stewart Taylor’s latest single, “Nightmares,” shows how a little love can heal us through any ordeals. Hailing from Connecticut, now based in Los Angeles, Taylor soulfully grooves us through our most intimate desires in his catchy pop song. The song opens to pour in heavy immersion, setting a dark and…

Kurt Alexander, the brainchild of musician David Gibbs, delivers a poignant and reflective song with their latest single, “All My Friends,” released on March 8. Written at the cusp of a new decade, the song reflects how emotional instability manifests in our personal and social lives. At its core, “All…

Diz Rufiano motivates with his latest album, Bags Packed! Recorded at AntiAnt Beats studio and engineered by Anti Ant and Ely Dez, the album brings Washington DC music like never heard before in Rufiano’s distinctive style as it pours into his world filled with motivation and inspiration. Bags Packed! kicks…

OIEE breaks the rules of audience engagement with their trailblazing new live show, “INTRO & MARATHON (Live at Trafo).” Captured live at the esteemed Trafo venue in Hungary and released on March 15, the show leaves no stone unturned to create an enthusiastic and innovative musical environment that becomes all…