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Music Reviews
“Obnoxious”
When gospel is good, it is very good. Michelle Lang & Still Water are testimony to this, as their fourth CD “Obnoxious” will show you. Lang wrote the majority of songs, and she opens her heart wide with lyrics that are real and music that will get you up out of your seat. Ten talented friends in Still Water make up the rest of the crew, and they give depth and richness to the sound both in instrumentation and choral back-up singing. Read more...
“Memphis”
As fall approaches, the light, summery vibe that Magic Kids’ “Memphis” brings is a welcome sound for fans of pop music, who will not be disappointed by the band’s debut full-length album. Seemingly inspired by late-60s Southern California pop, the Memphis-based outfit’s album will draw in listeners who can see past sweet, simple lyrics to appreciate the complex, layered instrumentation and Brian Wilson-esque vocals. Read more...
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
"Up From Below"
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“Please Stand By”
Seattle-based Brent Amaker and the Rodeo keep the dusty old days of the American West alive and well in the new millennium with their upcoming release of “Please Stand By.” Read more...
“Barry and Sherry”
If the Spike Jonze 2009 adaptation of “Where the Wild Things Are” could be encapsulated into one musical album, Netherfriends “Barry and Sherry” would be it. The same rebellious, angsty, coming-of-age tone rings through on this album. Read more...
“Blues Redemption”
Well known throughout the Northwest and beyond, Blues Redemption is the real deal when it comes to musicians having a deep passion for their music. Made up of four guys who have been playing the blues their entire musical lives, each musician has won numerous awards and accolades for his talents. The band’s repertoire is made up almost completely of original songs, with a few well-chosen covers that they will play from time to time. Fact is, Blues Redemption does not really even need to play covers – their own originals are that strong as evidenced on their new self-titled CD. Read more...
"Agents of the Underground"
After creating music for 20 years, California-based punk band Strung Out has experienced an overall growth as musicians, evolution in musical style and a fan base that has for the most part held true over the years. Read more...
"Starry All Over"
Seattle-based Snowdrift has released the most wonderful new collection of music on this, their second CD. It’s a trippy mix of trance-inducing, gentle songs that could easily lift you by the soul and carry you up, up and away into weightless bliss. According to the band’s website they practice self-hypnosis, and their music well reflects this. This is the stuff dreams are made of, the type of music that begs music lovers to put on the headphones, lay back and enter Snowdrift’s world of shadows, memories and ghostly places. Read more...
“Into Your Lungs”
With influences from the alternative rock and emo genres, East Coast band Hey Rosetta! has managed to produce an interesting, catchy album titled “Into Your Lungs.” Read more...
“Messages”
Local singer/songwriter Hannah Mendenhall has released her first CD, “Messages.” It contains nine songs she wrote. Read more...
