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ACL 2022 ~ The Happiest Music of the Year

The world had another hard year in 2022, and it’s sometimes hard to see hope on the horizon.  As we fight our battles, we need the nourishment of happy music that is positive without being saccharine.  One common theme below

ACL 2022 ~ The Happiest Music of the Year

The world had another hard year in 2022, and it’s sometimes hard to see hope on the horizon.  As we fight our battles, we need the nourishment of happy music that is positive without being saccharine.  One common theme below

ACL 2022 ~ The Year’s Best Album Covers

Physical albums have never been harder to find.  So why are album covers more important than ever? The answer is simple: people shop for music online, and the first thing they see is the image.  While few people have the

ACL 2022 ~ The Year’s Best Album Covers

Physical albums have never been harder to find.  So why are album covers more important than ever? The answer is simple: people shop for music online, and the first thing they see is the image.  While few people have the

ACL 2022 ~ The Year’s Best Music Videos

Music videos may have migrated from TV to Vimeo and YouTube, but the industry is still going strong.  These short form art works are a perfect place for new creators to make a splash and for seasoned professionals to experiment.

ACL 2022 ~ The Year’s Best Music Videos

Music videos may have migrated from TV to Vimeo and YouTube, but the industry is still going strong.  These short form art works are a perfect place for new creators to make a splash and for seasoned professionals to experiment.

ACL 2022 ~ The Year’s Best Winter Music

December is the beginning of winter music season ~ not holiday music, but seasonal music, a soundtrack to the ice and snow.  The music sounds fitting all the way through the new year, as the temperatures plummet, the wind howls,

ACL 2022 ~ The Year’s Best Winter Music

December is the beginning of winter music season ~ not holiday music, but seasonal music, a soundtrack to the ice and snow.  The music sounds fitting all the way through the new year, as the temperatures plummet, the wind howls,

ACL 2022 ~ The Year in Review

The pandemic eased and war began.  Inflation rose and politicians argued.  And all the while, the planet continued to warm.  Music was an anchor in a turbulent time ~ whether directing our attention to important matters, entertaining us or offering

ACL 2022 ~ The Year in Review

The pandemic eased and war began.  Inflation rose and politicians argued.  And all the while, the planet continued to warm.  Music was an anchor in a turbulent time ~ whether directing our attention to important matters, entertaining us or offering

BJM Mario Bajardi ~ VORTEX

Long time readers may remember composer BJM Mario Bajardi from Glass Orchestra, in particular “The Sound of Wine.”  A decade ago, we predicted a cinematic career, and we were right ~ he’s also gone on to work in theatre and installation.  VORTEX began as one

BJM Mario Bajardi ~ VORTEX

Long time readers may remember composer BJM Mario Bajardi from Glass Orchestra, in particular “The Sound of Wine.”  A decade ago, we predicted a cinematic career, and we were right ~ he’s also gone on to work in theatre and installation.  VORTEX began as one

1 Mile North ~ The Sunken Nest

1 Mile North is a post-rock veteran.  His first album appeared in 2001, although his career also includes a ten-year hiatus.  For a short period, the act was a duo, but for the past few years, J. Hills has been the

1 Mile North ~ The Sunken Nest

1 Mile North is a post-rock veteran.  His first album appeared in 2001, although his career also includes a ten-year hiatus.  For a short period, the act was a duo, but for the past few years, J. Hills has been the

Felicity Mangan ~ Train Tracks Recorded And Edited By Felicity Mangan

The sound of trains is especially soothing, so much so that decades ago one could find a multitude of LPs devoted to their tones.  Trains have changed much since then ~ some may say they have lost their charm ~

Felicity Mangan ~ Train Tracks Recorded And Edited By Felicity Mangan

The sound of trains is especially soothing, so much so that decades ago one could find a multitude of LPs devoted to their tones.  Trains have changed much since then ~ some may say they have lost their charm ~