WXPN Premieres Opal Eskar’s “Sunlight Is Breakin’ Out”
WXPN writes, “Longtime Philly scenesters Chet Delcampo (of Hong Kong Stingray and more) and Heyward Howkins teamed up with the comparatively new-to-town Karl Blau on a dreamy new project called Opal Eskar.” The station premiered “Sunlight Is Breakin’ Out,” which is “dappled in light bongo beats, a rippling guitar undercurrent, and layered vocal harmonies… a Philly answer to Phosphorescent… ‘Sunlight Is Breakin’ Out’ is a […]
New Music From Bobby Bazini
With over a decade of success including multiple JUNO and ADISQ Award nominations, Platinum records, tens of millions of streams and sold-out shows, Bobby Bazini returns on August 25 with Pearl, a new album and something of a musical renaissance. Pearl was inspired by learning about how pearls are formed by oysters to protect themselves from foreign objects, which reminded Bazini of a darker […]
The Randy Report Craves EVVAN
The Randy Report digs EVVAN. “Grounded amid an infectious, driving beat, ‘Craving’ is a take-no-prisoners paean to self-empowerment,” Randy writes. “EVVAN serves up raw, unyielding vocals that translate into addictive rushes of serotonin. And what pop-rock anthem would be worth its salt without a sexy, grungy guitar solo? EVVAN says the passionate expressions of “craving change” conveys the […]
Ghettoblaster Shares The “Blissful” Sound of Opal Eskar
Ghettoblaster has “The Woodsman,” a highlight from Opal Eskar‘s self-titled debut EP. The site says that the band makes “the blissful sound of a group of musicians with their own thing going on, but whose mutual respect for each other’s work inspires a creative curiosity that makes onto the analog recordings.” The site has a quote from […]
Fruit Bats Play For The Bluegrass Situation
The Bluegrass Situation writes, “We recently caught up with singer-songwriter Fruit Bats (AKA Eric D. Johnson) to shoot a sunny Sitch Session in New York City just prior to his April 2023 appearance at Webster Hall. His simple, acoustic performance of ‘We Used to Live Here’ reflects the stark, unencumbered production and arrangement of the studio recording of the track […]
New Music From The Ladies Of…
With songs filled with power-hungry guitar riffs, impeccable vocals, and thunderous grooves, The Ladies Of… is a musical cocktail that combines the vibe and sounds of David Bowie, Spoon, Bleachers, and The Killers, complete with a vigorous shake and a plastic sword garnish. Birthed in 2012, the group is made of a group of writers and performers from around the Southeast […]
Raynbow Affair Shares The Video For EVVAN’s Anthemic “Craving”
Raynbow Affair has the video for the Pride Month anthem “Craving,” from EVVAN‘s new EP The Little Things. “With echoes of Pat Benatar and Stevie Nicks,” the site writes, “‘Craving’ is a nostalgic pull to the 80s pop/rock era. Through crunchy guitars and passionate expressions of ‘craving change,’ EVVAN conveys the tumultuous battle those in the LGBTQ+ community and other groups […]
Cover Me Covers Opal Eskar’s Beach Boys Cover
Opal Eskar’s debut EP features a cover of The Beach Boys’ “All I Wanna Do,” and Cover Me Songs recently shared it with readers. “This band of music nerds digs deep,” says Cover Me, “eschewing all the obvious greatest hits for the Wilson/Love Sunflower tune ‘All I Wanna Do,’ bringing a dose of dreamy horn-flecked […]
UMFM Interviews Fruit Bats
Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats was the guest on UMFM’s Festival Express yesterday. The site synopsizes, “Singer-songwriter Eric D. Johnson has been performing under the Fruit Bats moniker since 1997 and has released ten albums since 2001, the most recent of which is 2023’s A River Running To Your Heart. Johnson joins UMFM Program Director Michael Elves to discuss his decades-long career and […]
For The Rabbits Premieres The Video For Opal Eskar’s “Suitably Dreamy” Track “And Yet Love Rules”
For The Rabbits contends that “And Yet Love Rules,” from Opal Eskar‘s debut self-titled EP, “is a suitably dreamy affair, combining widescreen Americana with the smooth luxury of The The or Matthew E. White. The track has a certain nostalgic quality, that plays out in the accompanying video, directed by Julie Casper Roth, who explains, ‘the video is a rumination on […]
See Keturah’s New Video On Under The Radar
Visit Under The Radar to see Keturah‘s new music video for “Nchiwewe (Ode To Willie Nelson),” one of the standout tracks on her new self-titled LP. The site writes, “In contrast to the rest of the album, “Nchiwewe” leans away from Keturah’s Malawian folk roots and instead calls upon a pastoral country feel, inspired by Willie Nelson. Her honeyed vocals […]
Sinusoidal Says Occurrence’s “Fudge” Is Like “A Ride To A Space Filled With Robots”
According to Sinusoidal, “Occurrence’s latest track, ‘Fudge,’ is a tantalizing journey into the realm of desire, where electro-pop and industrial rhythms collide to create an electrifying soundscape. The pulsating beats will have your senses on high alert, drawing you deeper into the unknown world. The alluring vocals of Hollyer serve as your guide, leading you through a […]
New Music From EVVAN
Indie/folk musician EVVAN is a non-binary singer, producer, and songwriter based on Long Island, NY. “Music is our most powerful form of communication, both on a personal level and as a means to reach others,” they say.. “It has the ability to dig deep and help you discover your passions, flaws, and sense of self.” EVVAN’s new […]
Rock N Roll Globe Shares The Video For Opal Eskar’s “Open Mind!”
“Blissful. Dreamy. Ethereal. That’s Opal Eskar and the music they create,” writes Rock N Roll Globe, which has the video for the band’s song “Open Mind!” The site also has some choice quotes from the band about the creation of the track. “The song is a barrage of suggestions on how one could open one’s mind,” singer Karl Blau […]
Americana Highways Premieres The New Rose’s Pawn Shop Clip
Rose’s Pawn Shop frontman Paul Givant says, “For the ‘Fugitive’ video Rose’s Pawn Shop was honored to work with director Kenneth Billington, his creative partner Actress/Editor Yelizaveta Sorkin and their talented team. We shot two days out in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley California and they crafted an intriguing story around the song of a ‘bandit on the run’ from her […]
Razorcake Reviews Bruce Licher’s Tape Excavation
About Tape Excavation, Razorcake writes, “Here’s some more interesting music with incredible packaging from Independent Project Records, led by Bruce Licher of Savage Republic. This is a collection of soundscapes by Licher that accompany the insert photos nicely. I’d say this is a bit more avant-garde and more for fans of Savage Republic. It has the feeling of an art project […]
Gus Englehorn Plots PNW Tour
Gus Englehorn is going on a tour of the Pacific Northwest. He released his album Dungeon Master last year to great acclaim, finding itself on 2022 best-of lists by CHYZ, The Fire Note, Eat This Music, and more. At The Barrier wrote, “Dungeon Master could be the new cult – or maybe not. Take a tip from Gus’ book; let loose and let […]
Spin Puts Sunny War On Its List Of Best Records This Year
“Having gone from high school acoustic DIY punk to homeless Venice boardwalk busker to acclaimed folk/blues-rooted singer/songwriter, Sunny War flings poison-tipped arrows on her startlingly personal new album — many pointing right at her, some already having found flesh,” Spin writes. “The songs grapple with depression, addiction, and love’s death, yet are inviting in their darkness… the mix of […]
KEXP Features Karl Blau and Opal Eskar
KEXP notes that “It’s hard to imagine the Northwest music scene without Karl Blau… In the late ‘90s, he began releasing albums on Knw-Yr-Own Records, the label ran by Bret Lunsford of Beat Happening. In the 2000’s, Karl became a producer at Dub Narcotic, the in-house recording studio for legendary local label K Records. He worked on albums by LAKE, The Curious Mystery, and Your Heart […]
Blog Critics Reviews Keturah’s Self-titled Album, Which Is #9 at NACC World
Blog Critics has reviewed Keturah’s “beautiful eponymous debut LP, which features an excellent backup band that emphasizes guitar and percussion; a sax also pops up on one track, and a trumpet highlights another. The songs, all co-authored by Keturah, blend African rhythms with folk, funk, and some American elements. There are a few gorgeous ballads here… but […]
