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Joe Jackson – The Duke
Review — September 24, 2012
Joe Jackson’s love of Jazz is no secret; with his new album being a tribute to the Jazz king Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington simply titled The Duke. Joe has been on the scene now for over thirty years putting out hits like his early pop work “Is She Really …
8MM – Between The Devil and Two Black Hearts
Review — October 1, 2012
8MM has been around for a while now and their sound is maturing with every release from their first EP 2004's Opener to the new album Between The Devil and Two Black Hearts they just keep getting better. Lead by multi-instrumentalist / producer Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, …
Hidden Hospitals – EP 02
Review — October 15, 2012
Hidden Hospitals, based in Chicago, IL, have released their new EP titled simply EP02 and it is an amazing release full of emotion, hooks, and harmonies. Nashville’s J. Hall handled the producing duties on this one as well as their earlier first release EP01. Being familiar with the group, …
Drivin' N Cryin' – Songs about Cars, Space and The Ramones
Review — December 26, 2012
In keeping true to their word, the fabulous Atlanta band Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ has released their second EP in a series of four. Songs about Cars, Space and The Ramones is now out and this one has the band showcasing their punk/pop side. The band consists of Kevn Kinney (guitar), …
Jubilee Gardens – Star Struck
Review — January 23, 2013
Jubilee Gardens new release titled Star Struck is one of those rare albums that come in like a breath of fresh air lyrically and musically. Jubilee and the band have proved over the years to be consistent in their musical growth and this one doesn't disappoint. The band is made …
Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie Prince Billy – What The Brothers Sang
Review — February 4, 2013
The Everly Brothers were a staple in my house musically when I was growing up back in the early ‘60s; they were one of the biggest duos around and were known for their soaring harmonies and fusion of the current country sound with rock and roll. They toured and recorded …
Broadway Calls – Comfort/Distraction
Review — February 19, 2013
Broadway Calls has been around the pop punk scene for quite a while, originally hailing from Rainier, Oregon and now based in L.A., they have been a fixture on the tour circuit since 2005 and when a band tours as hard and as frequently as these guys you can usually …
Deric Dyer – Renaissance Man
Review — April 16, 2013
So this is what happens when you gather up some of the best musicians around the Boston scene and then front the band with one of the top saxophone players going these days. Deric Dyer has played saxophone for the likes of Tina Turner and Joe Cocker even guesting on …
Drivin' N Cryin' – Songs From The Psychedelic Time Clock
Review — April 30, 2013
The new release from Drivin’ N Cryin’ is the third EP of an anticipated four, each dedicated to a different genre that has shaped the foundation of the band’s sound over the last 25 years or so. While the previous EPs have been stellar, this one is by far the …
Herra Terra – Hyperborean
Review — June 17, 2013
Herra Terra has released a new EP entitled Hyperborean with the title taken from ancient Greek mythology about a race of people from Hyperborea who reportedly lived for 1000 years in complete happiness. The band members include John Paul Tonelli (Lead Vocals, Synths) Gregg Kusumah-Atmadia (Guitar, Synths) Shawn Pelkey …
Pretty & Nice – Golden Rules For Golden People
Review — August 5, 2013
Quirky indie pop rockers Pretty & Nice have resurfaced again, this time with a new album full of energetic pop gems that prove this band is worth the buzz around it. The Boston quartet generated a lot of interest off of their first release Get Young and gigs at SXSW …
The Silks – Last American Band
Review — October 21, 2013
When I first caught The Silks playing in a friends living room I was amazed at the raw energy these guys bring to a live show and as we have learned time and again, one of the hardest things to pull off as a record producer is to capture that …
The Young Leaves – Alive And Well
Review — December 24, 2013
After a successful gig at Fest 12 last month the Massachusetts based power trio The Young Leaves will hit the road to support their third release Alive and Well. With this release the band shows its here for the duration and also shows growth in their songwriting, musically …
The Curtis Mayflower – Everything Beautiful Is Under Attack
Review — February 17, 2014
The first studio release from The Curtis Mayflower titled Everything Beautiful Is Under Attack is a combination of talent, great songwriting, and beautiful haunting melodies. This is what happens when you take five of the best musicians from the Central Massachusetts area and send them up to an old …
Drivin' N Cryin' – Songs For The Turntable
Review — March 18, 2014
The newest release from Drivin N Cryin is the fourth EP of the series, each release showcases the progression of this fine Atlanta band from their Punk pedigree to current status as proud Southern Rockers. This record has the band in their element with some classic guitar work and fantastic …
Mad The Martian – Blast Off
Review — September 29, 2014
All I keep hearing these days is that Rock is dead, the ever popular Gene Simmons schooled us with this factoid in an interview he did with Esquire (Esquire WTF??) last month. Well friends let me assure you Mad the Martian, a band we interviewed here on Scene Point Blank …
Nai Harvest – Hold Open My Head EP
Review — December 15, 2014
Nai Harvest released this four song EP earlier on this year and I've been meaning to listen to it for a while now and man I wish I hadn't waited. It is a powerful record with soaring guitar work and vocals to match compliments of Ben Thompson who is ably …
