Author Morgan Magid

Norwegian native Jenny Hval and Washington state’s own Briana Marela both offer elegant singer-songwriter samplings. There are many common threads between the two—a poignant depth of content, rightfully unasham... Read More...

CBGB may be gone, but New York City punk’s spirit remains alive and well in Sharkmuffin’s latest release, Chartreuse. Constantly shifting between straightforward rock tones, lo-fi vocals and even a bit of surf ... Read More...

The European outfit Lucifer proclaim themselves to be “heavy magic rock” on their Facebook page, and their musical style clearly reflects this ambitious concept. Started only last year, Lucifer have already rel... Read More...

One of the most accomplished modern jazz musicians will be 3,000 miles away from home when he takes the stage in New Jersey. Portland, Oregon’s own trumpeter Chris Botti has seen great success in his 20-year ca... Read More...

Formerly of Matchbox 20 fame, Rob Thomas has made a name for himself as an incredibly consistent singer/songwriter with a penchant for writing superb radio hits. Songs such as “Streetcorner Symphony” and “Smoot... Read More...

One of the most storied traveling jazz acts in America will be performing on the East Coast throughout August. After celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2012, Preservation Hall Jazz Band released their latest... Read More...

Los Angeles-based Cayucas clearly draw inspiration from their endless summer reality on their newest album, Dancing At The Blue Lagoon. The title track smoothly blends a smooth reggae rhythm with warm, beachy p... Read More...