David Barbarossa is, undoubtedly, a man of many skins. He was part of the early punk scene as drummer in the original line-up of Adam and The Ants. As we…
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Interesting four-song e.p. from Boston synth-duo Adventure Set, who are comprised of singer Ken Scales and multi-instrumentalist Mark Pothier. For this mini-album, they’re aided and abetted by producer Stephen George,…
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A very nice debut, indeed; this first offering from Mark Rogers and Mary Byrne, who hail from Pennsylvania, but met in East Atlanta through the growing music scene. Having moved…
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The story of director Lenny Abrahamson’s Frank is simple: Jon is a would-be songwriter with endless ideas in his head, but no outlet. He winds up joining, due to an…
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Adventures In Bluesland, the newest release from New York-based singer/guitarist Phil Gammage, isn’t what I was expecting, to be frank, and it’s a great/pleasant surprise. I was prepared for a…
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The perfect companion piece – the sensible companion piece to the earlier The Dark Horse Years 1976 – 1992. This beautifully styled 6 CD plus DVD and hardcover book set…
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As unusual as it is to think of a hardcore heroin addict as a “legend”, that word is truly applicable to the one and only Johnny Thunders, guitarist with The…
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The word “concept” album took on a negative connotation by the end of the ’70’s. However, this isn’t the ’70’s and concept albums are a good thing. It’s nice to…
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You could make the argument that this is one of those reviews that just writes itself. On first hearing the name of the band, I thought “Who fans”, since instinct…
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This is good – this is VERY good. Matt McClowry, a stand-up comic with a sharp wit, wry delivery and perfect sense of timing, unleashes Uncomfortable, an album of every…
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I usually tend to steer clear when I see a musician or performer classified as “world music”; it’s one of the few genres that I just cannot listen to. So…
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There seems to be a stream – not so much a trend – of bands/performers who have been releasing albums as of late with a “soundtrack” feel – small wonder,…
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A few months ago, I reviewed a new E.P. release by a local (New Jersey) band, The Cynz. They have that driving, frenetic garage-y sound that reminds me of the…
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This is an interesting CD to have graced my desk and reached my ears. A lot going on in this album – busy but never cluttered. A good production (how…
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What can one say about Riley King, better known and loved by the world as B.B. King, one of the greatest blues guitarists ever, that hasn’t been said a million…
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A couple of words would fit to neatly describe this Australian-based band and their latest effort, Anyway: dreamy-pop, light psychedelia, nouveaux hippies – all of it is fine but I…
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First, I should thank the incredible Cyndi Dawson of The Cynz for having an intuition that I would like this band and their music. She was/is completely right. Second, I…
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Matthew Ryan can write a song and make you feel it in no time at all. He’s got it; he understands the craft. And on this, his newest album, Boxers,…
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It’s not enough that I really enjoyed Stop, Look & Listen, the debut album from Bridgeport, Connecticut’s Lines West – now comes the 2nd solo album from the band’s singer…
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Atmosphere is the operative word for this debut album from Boston “dream pop” duo, Pale Hands. Comprised of singer Jen Johnson and husband/musical partner Mike Latulippe, these nine songs are…
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The way I’m going to approach this is to pretend that I’ve never heard #1 Record or Radio City. I’m going to write this as if these two vital albums…
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Do I REALLY need to spell out the importance of Akron, Ohio’s finest, the one and only DEVO? Forget it; I won’t. You should know. And if you don’t, there’s…
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This debut album from acoustic-based, singer-songwriter Johnny Lewis has yet to hit the streets, but when it does, I hope people will sit up and take notice. Hailing from Minneapolis,…
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This third album from Brooklyn duo Cinema Cinema is filled with heavy riffs, screaming – sometimes angry but always intense – vocals, but it has a metallic power and sense…
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This beautiful, other-worldly sophomore album from Living With Elephants is an emotional and spiritual uplift. The Ulster County, New York quintet’s second album Home is ten tracks of heart, warmth…
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It’s simple: Brett Harris is Durham, North Carolina’s best kept secret that’s not so secret anymore. A gifted multi-instrumentalist with an impressive resume, Mr. Harris releases his new four-song e.p.,…
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This young singer-songwriter from Minneapolis delivers his second album – filled with mature, lush arrangements and fully realized songs that instantly captures your ear. Only 19 years old, John Mark…
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A serious, melodic, lush and dramatic stunner. I think that describes with some accuracy International Blue, the new album from Dutch multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Stephen Emmer. For this effort, he enlists the…
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Popdose is pleased to bring you the exclusive premiere of the second video from Connecticut’s LINES WEST and their debut album Stop, Look & Listen, which was reviewed here just…