aBIRD: “Hard Times In Two Dimensions” (Mint 400 Records) Debra Kate Schafer January 16, 2019 Albums, Reviews With fresh start in mind and intensity in his lyrics, Adam Bird has taken the creativity he always had and the musicality he always wanted and blended the two to create the perfect concoction of new and ...
“Bill Popp: Solo” (121st Records) Debra Kate Schafer December 5, 2018 Albums, Reviews Being a staple in the New York music scene is no small feat, so you can only imagine one’s talent and dedication if they’ve been able to be a part of it for over 35 years. Bill Popp and The Tapes have do...
Reece Young – “Forget Don’t Forgive” Melanie Wedemeier August 29, 2018 Albums, Reviews With a short and sweet bio describing his music as “alternative emo inspired sounds born and bred in Jersey,” Reece Young instantly becomes a mystery. His third EP, Forget Don’t Forgive, only adds to the...
Jason Mraz: “Know.” (Atlantic) Debra Kate Schafer August 22, 2018 Albums, Reviews From the second I heard the opening ukulele notes of “I’m Yours” on the radio back in 2008 -- and for at least the next five years -- I squealed. Why? Because Jason Mraz’s feel good, über romantic hit of...
Mac Miller: “Swimming” (Warner Bros.) Debra Kate Schafer August 15, 2018 Albums, Reviews 1 Swimming is Mac Miller’s latest record, his fifth studio album, and his best album by far. It’s been a long journey getting here, from Blue Slide Park’s literal record-breaking release in 2011 to his las...
Blue October: “I Hope You’re Happy” (Up/Down – Brando Records) Debra Kate Schafer August 15, 2018 Albums, Reviews Blue October’s been looking for a good time and place for them to make a bold change, and whether it was planned or not, they found their perfect timing here on I Hope You’re Happy. They took a leap of f...
Dentist: “Night Swimming” (Cleopatra Records) Debra Kate Schafer August 8, 2018 Albums, Reviews Most people don’t like going to the dentist, but I can safely say that most people like listening to Dentist -- that band, that is. The three-piece, genre defying group calls the eclectic oceanfront city...
Halestorm: “Vicious” (Atlantic) Debra Kate Schafer August 8, 2018 Albums, Reviews Vicious is Halestorm’s fourth studio album, and trying to follow up an album that stemmed four Top 10 hits in the mainstream rock category is difficult to say the least. As expected, though, the hard roc...
Dirty Projectors: “Lamp Lit Prose” (Domino Recording Company) Debra Kate Schafer July 25, 2018 Albums, Reviews Brooklyn, NY is home to one of the coolest and subtly edgy groups I have ever known. Dirty Projectors have been releasing music since 2002 and I have to say, over 15 years later, they still have the cool...
Florence and the Machine: “High as Hope” (Virgin EMI) Debra Kate Schafer July 18, 2018 Albums, Reviews If I could describe Florence and the Machine’s latest album, High as Hope, in one word, it would be goosebumps. I was merely 45 seconds into the first song and I had goosebumps up and down my arms. The l...
