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Music Reviews
“The Verse, The Chorus”
Upon first listen to Seattle-based Ivan & Alyosha’s EP “The Verse, The Chorus,” the sounds are instantly familiar and equally as likable, indicating an undeniable success in pop music. Read more...
“Transference”
Both longtime and new fans of Austin-based indie rockers Spoon would be advised to go out and get their newly released seventh full-length album, “Transference,” immediately, as it will satiate both groups. Read more...
“Bad City”
Imagine the voices of Enya and The Cranberries whipping around in a beautiful, feminine tornado. Throw in dance beats with an interesting Middle Eastern/New York flair. This is how one might describe Syrian-born SAADI. Read more...
“Ain’t Leavin’ Your Love”
Michael O’Neill delves deep into Americana on his latest album, a collection of nine originals and one cover tune. The Gig Harbor-based singer and guitarist offers servings of the blues and folk, but country is clearly the main dish. Read more...
“Western Theater”
Seattle band Mighty Tiger’s debut full-length album is as sweetly honest and catchy as the best of 1960s pop nostalgia. Read more...
“Valleys Of Neptune”
Countless Jimi Hendrix greatest hits and live albums have been released since the legendary guitarist’s death in 1970. “Valleys of Neptune” is likely the closest to a “new” Hendrix that will ever be released. Of the 12 tracks, two are cover tunes and three are different versions of songs Hendrix had previously released. Read more...
“The Way of The World”
After a 12-year absence, Mose Allison is back with a much-anticipated album that’s as pure Mose as it gets. The venerable pianoman has a whole new band of fresh, young players to record with him, and performs his first ever duet with daughter Amy Allison on “This New Situation.” She wrote a song for the album as well, “Everybody Thinks You’re An Angel.” Read more...
“Magic Casket”
A lot of sound comes from the one-man act that is The Slow Poisoner of San Francisco. Read more...
“Sordid Sentinels EP”
Tacoma’s straight up, honest rock band the Sordid Sentinels have a way about them, which essentially translates to the fact that if you hear the band once, or see what they can do live - you will be immediately hooked. Read more...
“Songs For My Soldier”
Elli is the stage name of Dawn Joyner, a wife of a soldier stationed at Fort Lewis. “Songs For My Soldier” is 62 minutes of patriotic cover tunes all selected to fit a theme of a woman thinking of her husband in harm’s way overseas – a theme that touches deeply in the lives of Elli and thousands of other spouses in the Tacoma area. Read more...
