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Jake Sorich
Jillian Shea’s ‘Barely Changed’ is a near-perfect teen pop anthem
Back not TOO long ago when I turned 16, my most important achievements were finally getting my own bedroom after sharing one with my brother for years, and getting my very own stereo system that could play two tapes, four! CDs and could tune into local radio stations. I didn’t …
‘Carnymusic’ will have you yearning for warm summer nights next to a campfire
With a name like Carnymusic, you might be a little surprised to find out that instead of circus sounds, this self-titled solo project from Mike Carnahan is actually a solid indie album. It opens with a Decemberists-like track “Riptide.” I say Decemberists-like due to the fact that Carnahan’s style choices …
Lastovicka stirs strong emotions on remixed ‘Fortune Has Turned’
The American author and illustrator Howard Pyle once said that, “Art is the expression of those beauties and emotions that stir the human soul.” Listening to Chris Lastovicka’s upcoming album “Fortune Has Turned (Remixed)” you’d think that perhaps Pyle was thinking of Lastovicka when he uttered those words before realizing …
Anne Steele shows off her pop prowess with poise on ‘Made Out of Stars’
Hearing Anne Steele on her latest album, “Made Out of Stars,” a few things surprised me. Firstly, I was surprised that she’s not already signed to a major record label like Sony, Capitol or Universal. Secondly, I was surprised at how much range she shows from one song to the …
Bobbie Morrone scratches the guitar-driven blues/rock itch on ‘Lonely St.’
You may not recognize Bobbie Morrone by name, but listing to him you quickly realize you’ve heard his style. A bluesy, guitar-driven pop rock artist with vocals very much in line with John Mayer, Morrone unleashes his new album “Lonely St.,” on February 4. The album hits all of the …
Lil’ T-shirt’s new song leaves you before you’re ready to see it go
It might be at least three months until summertime, but for the Swedish hip hop artist Lil T-Shirt, it’s never too early to start thinking of the warmest time of year. His new song and music video strikes at something we in Montana know all too well — it gives …
Alt-country star Cindy Jollotta’s new single ‘Ghosts’ a personal powerhouse
Everyone has a past, and with that past comes regrets, mistakes, and lessons learned. Cindy Jollotta in her latest single “Ghosts,” set to drop on Jan. 8, laments about past struggles and the pain when they sneak into your future plans. With the lyrics, “I make a mess of everything I …
On ‘End of Time,’ Sam Fishman proves you can still rock hard without selling out
If the mainstream music industry was the only template ever used to release music, Sam Fishman’s latest album “End of Time” would never exist. Why? The mainstream music industry has certain strange beliefs that permeate the way musicians do things, even though it’s never the only way to find success. …
Peter Senior’s ‘The Christmas Tree’ is a catchy holiday romp from start to finish
When it comes to modern artists who make the decision to record Christmas songs, more often than not they’ll re-record one of the classic Tin-Pan Alley tracks — and with good reason as they’re among the most beloved holiday songs. Plus, everyone who celebrates the holiday knows and remembers them …
Todd Warner Moore’s ‘Spark’ is a subtle Americana masterpiece
The best way I’ve found to describe Todd Warner Moore’s sound is this — he plays songs you want to hear when you’re sitting around a campfire with friends on a relaxing summer evening. Even if you’re nowhere near an open flame, put on Moore’s new album “Spark” and you’re …
