Dasha : Anna Review
On August 1, 2023, Albany Records unveiled a masterful tapestry of sound and emotion with the release of From Method to Madness: The American Sound. This exquisite recording is a collaborative effort between longtime friends and accomplished musicians, cellist Clancy Newman and pianist Natalie Zhu. Both artists have journeyed through deeply personal musical trajectories, and their shared album is a celebration of American composers, innovative methods, and a dynamic understanding of music.
The conception of this album is almost serendipitous. Born out [...]
Have you ever walked through an art gallery and found a painting that speaks to your soul, as if the artist managed to capture a facet of your own life experience within each brushstroke? If albums were art galleries, Birdy would be the artist behind that captivating painting, with her latest musical endeavor, Portraits, as her vibrant canvas.
Let’s stroll down the gallery that is Portraits, shall we? As we move from room to room in this auditory museum, our first encounter is with “Paradise Calling.” Imagine an auditory splash of sunlight—a Monet painting in musical form. [...]
In the vast tapestry of music, every so often, a track emerges that not only resonates with the era it is born into but also carries an ageless soul, making it timeless. Cookin’ On 3 Burners, with their latest offering, “I’m Comin’ Home To You,” featuring Stella Angelico, weave such a sonic experience.
The song introduces itself with a catchy horn melody and a swanky guitar part that speaks of old soul clubs and dance halls, resounding with stories whispered between the notes. Here, Jake [...]
Hey there, jazz fans. Got a new spin for you, and it’s a real treat – Jae Sinnett’s latest offering, Commitment. Now, we all know Jae Sinnett is a master of rhythm, but this album goes beyond. It’s not just about the beats; it’s about the journey, the story he’s telling with every rhythm, every pause.
Sinnett’s known for his impeccable timing on the drum set – and let me tell you, it’s the heartbeat of this album. From the first track to the last, you can feel the pulse, the life in his drumming. It’s a beat that makes [...]
There’s an extraordinary concerto in growing up, a cacophony of joys and sorrows, triumphs, and heartaches. This duality of existence, the paradox of growth, has found its voice in Connie Talbot’s latest single, “Growing Pains.” A vibrant blend of pop melodies and soulful lyrics, the song offers a rich auditory experience that reflects the struggles of becoming, of constantly growing and evolving, and ultimately embracing life’s ‘growing pains’ with grace and strength.
The single opens with an intriguing blend of [...]
William Beckmann has brought us a soulful modern country soundtrack of a maverick’s journey of exploration and intrepid adventure. This journey takes place through the sonic landscape of Texan sensation William Beckmann’s latest album, Here’s To You, Here’s To Me.
Every so often, an artist arrives on the scene who not only defines their genre but also broadens its horizons. Beckmann, with his roots firmly planted in the border town of Del Rio, TX, is such an artist. His music, a [...]
