New York-based saxophonist Ayumi Ishito has been leading her own quintet for nearly 15 years. *Wondercult Club*, her solo debut for 577 Records, is inspired […]
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MoonDial: Pat Metheny’s Journey Through Acoustic Contemplation
MoonDial is Pat Metheny’s second consecutive solo guitar album, following 2023’s Dream Box, which featured electric guitar. During the extensive solo tour supporting Dream Box, […]
Gugnin: An Intimate Exploration of Grieg’s Masterpieces
Claude Debussy famously described one of Grieg’s pieces as “a pink bonbon that could be filled with snow,” yet this may hint at an underlying […]
Fenella Humphreys: A Meditative Journey Through Unaccompanied Violin Works
By mid-2024, the term “COVID-19” was appearing less frequently in booklets and program notes, but violinist Fenella Humphreys’ ingenious release stands out as a major […]
George Benson Revives Long-Lost Album with *Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon
Guitarist and singer George Benson breathes new life into a long-lost album with the 2024 release of *Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets […]
Can’t Seem to Come Down: American Sounds of 1968
Rock music in the U.S. during the tumultuous year of 1968 found itself in an eclectic and fascinating state. As showcased in Grapefruit’s 2024 collection, […]
Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now A Coronation of Spectacular Pop-Metal
Ghost’s rise to mainstream prominence peaked with the release of 2022’s *Impera*, a diabolical collection of pristine pop-metal anthems that merged the glitz and glam […]
Red Clay Strays’ Made by These Moments: A Bold Step Forward
The Red Clay Strays have built their audience the old-fashioned way: through relentless touring, capitalizing on the viral success of their single “Wondering Why,” long […]
Things Are Getting Better by the Voices of Creation
As the title suggests, Things Are Getting Better marks a more optimistic turn for Jimetta Rose and her choir, the Voices of Creation. This second […]
Vertigo by Curtain Call
Wand’s psychedelia has matured and deepened with each release, and their 2024 album Vertigo continues this evolution from their 2019 effort, Laughing Matter. Drawing songs […]
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