MUSIC REVIEWS

Louise Cappi “Hope” (SINGLE)

When I first sat down to refamiliarize myself with the work of Louise Cappi, I had to do some minor research to remember her background. The daughter of Al Cappi, the late great jazz guitarist, there was certainly a great deal of musical education sprinkled across her past. Growing up …

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The Little Wretches “Live at the Mattress Factory”

In Live at the Mattress Factory by southern twang-infused folk singer Robert Andrew Wagner, operating under the band title Little Wretches, we find the man wrestling deeply with plenty of complexities that give way to a clearer picture of desire. URL: https://littlewretches.com/ Right off the bat, I’ll say there’s something …

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Justin Rudolph’s “Make Your Move” (SINGLE)

Quietly strumming to life in the simplest of terms an acoustic guitar can produce, we find Justin Rudolph’s “Make Your Move” aiming to please traditional pop fans right out of the gate. There’s a retro quality to this crossover folk tune that is evident in the structure of the song …

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Eagle Johnson “The Last Gun” (LP)

With the opening lyrics “Take me home, cook me in the frypan / Season me good, tell me I’m your man / Don’t just taste me,” it should be obvious from the jump that eccentricities are a big part of the new solo album from the mind of Eagle Johnson, The …

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Jo James “Street Lights” (SINGLE)

Austin, Texas based singer-songwriter Jo James is back today with the release of his new song, ‘Street Lights.’ This new song is a harmonious mix of Jo’s musical style. Influenced by R&B, Soul, and Blues, Jo James captures a feeling of serenity through his powerful song writing and smooth vocals in …

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Webster’s Wheel “Milk & Grass” (LP)

There’s not a lot of oomph to the opening bars of “People Around,” the first track in Webster’s Wheel’s new album Milk & Grass, but for all this song lacks in rhythmic energy it makes up for in warm tonal goodness the likes of which are a rare commodity anymore. The …

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