By JOHN DALY American High is taking matters into their own hands with the new politically focused album U.N. Article 14. Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states  everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution. Not every song on U.N. Article 14 is about this particularly newsworthy topic, but it’s a great listen regardless. … Continue reading Sacramento Socio-Punks American High Release Album ‘U.N. Article 14’ 

By DOTTIE PARIS Erich Mrak has released the first of six singles with “Navigate,” a sweepingly orchestrated electronic and vocal piece. “Navigate” is magnificent in its simplicity and represents a new style of music that’s on the rise today, blending heartfelt vocals with a counterpoint, ticking-clock melody. Written by Erich and his producer, Bento, the twosome have created a work that centers on that gnawing … Continue reading Erich Mrak Blends Today’s Sound with EDM Orchestration in ‘Navigate’

By JOHN DALY Vancouver-based Norine Braun has created a diverse collection of pop-rock ballads with Through Train Windows, a 13-song collection inspired by life on the road. Through Train Windows was inspired by Braun’s cross-Canada Riding the Rails tour as Artist On Board with partner Alice Fraser last year. She journeyed from Vancouver to Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal and Halifax, and during that time, Norine absorbed … Continue reading Norine Braun Is Observant Passenger on New Album ‘Through Train Windows’

By JOHN DALY “Matterbloomlight” by Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz is an ode to the George Saunders novel Lincoln In The Bardo. That being said, it’s an original approach to bring up discussion and here the writers interpret Lincoln in The Bardo. Lincoln has lost his son and reports of his spirit cradling the boy have been published over the years. The Saunders story was … Continue reading ‘Matterbloomlight’ a Haunting Track that Conjures Spirits 

By DOTTIE PARIS When Monique Angele sings, the world listens. The emerging Canadian singer-songwriter lives in Melbourne, Australia now, but her music is inspired by her childhood and her dreams of the future.  She has released a new video for the song ‘Hold On,’ a single on her latest album, Alive. Watch the video for “Hold On” here:   Monique Angele’s Latest Album, ‘Alive’ Monique’s … Continue reading Monique Angele and her Angelic Voice Sing of Longing in ‘Hold On’

By JOHN DALY On the first album from Maz Karandish, there are a lot of influences from different parts of the world.  There are nine songs on the record, each of which is related to a particular Indian Raga. Once the listener is engaged it’s apparent there are differing voice textures that sound as if they’re from India, and in fact these are from the … Continue reading Maz Karandish Presents Intricate ‘Liquid Lotus’ Album to the World

By JOHN DALY Gideon King and City Blog release Upscale Madhouse, a cool jazzy-funk style record with a variety of great musicians all taking part. It’s a collaborative work that takes jazz one step forward and gives everyone something different to listen to.   Gideon King and Colleagues Collaborate for Great Music New York-based jazz and pop group released their first single “Fake It On … Continue reading Review: Gideon King and City Blog Release ‘Upscale Madhouse’