Dasha : Anna Review
First Aid Kit has released their new album, Palomino. The critically acclaimed Swedish duo consists of singer-songwriters and sisters Johanna and Klara Soderberg. Palomino is filled with eleven songs that frame the sisters’ vocals with strings, horns, pop synths, catchy drumbeats, full bass, and well-placed guitar. Both sisters share lead vocals and combine to create angelic vocal harmonies.
With a propelling opener song, “Out Of My Head,” First Aid Kit will capture your attention with their powerful vocals and stunning harmonies. The style is a cross between pop and rock, which will pull in many fans, regardless of their [...]
Max Highstein is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter that calls the hot open spaces of New Mexico home. For his latest album, he has many releases in multiple genres; Highstein pairs his jazzy, new-age sounds with adult-contemporary rock. Also on the offering is a balance of vocal and instrumental songs to keep things eclectic. The album is called Hotcakes, and Ed Willet joins Highstein on cello and Mark Clark on drums. In addition, Judy Mitchell plays accordion, and guitarist Jeff Pevar performs on “First Day Out.” The rest of the sounds are Highstein performing on various instruments but featuring his guitar playing and lead [...]
Multi-Platinum selling Country artist Granger Smith has released his latest album called Moonrise. With over 1.3 billion on-demand streams and 12 million social media followers, Smith, is looking to expand his creative horizons as he announces his acting debut as the star of PureFlix’s upcoming film Moonrise, available on December 15th. Produced by Smith with John Marlin, every song on the new record will be featured in the movie. Although written for the film, the twelve songs cover tragedy, hardships, repurpose and redemption. However, Moonrise is unique in Smith’s catalog as it was truly inspired by the movie’s character’s journey, Will Brown – a [...]
Wayne Alpern is a New York City composer, arranger, and scholar. Alpern is fluent in composing in many styles of music, from pop, jazz, and world idioms that use classical techniques to yield a sophisticated contemporary style that crosses any genre label and sits in the category of “good” music. Going by Duke Ellington’s classification, there are only two types of music, good and bad. Alpern’s innovative compositions, recompositions, and rearrangements have been performed and recorded by distinguished artists from diverse musical traditions. The Shape of Strings features director Monica Bauchwitz and the String [...]
Marksman is a Producer, DJ, and Mixing/Mastering Engineer progressive force in London’s melodic house and techno scene. His innovative productions, DJ sets, and unique sound come from his diverse inspiration. His signature style combines genres to create profoundly dark, emotive, and powerful music, a musical journey his audience doesn’t forget.
“Drifting” is Marksman’s single with a danceable House style that will get you on the dance floor, or at least dancing if you are not at the club. Vocalist Emma Petty sings the catchy melody with style and energy. The song form is classic; the drum line is [...]
Abiola is a vocalist, actor, and dancer that is releasing her album called Abiola Time. The ten original compositions by Abiola blends many styles from around the world, from the spicy heat of Nigeria to jazz with a New York swagger to sexy R&B and London-style club bangers. Abiola Time is a treat that will delight your ears and inspire your heart.
“Kilofe” finds Abiola’s sweet vocals flowing over a world dance beat that was fleshed out with an intrepid young producer from Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The undeniable thrum of Johannesburg house pervades the song as Abiola layers delightful vocal harmonies, drawing you into the lyrics of nostalgia and [...]
