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BRICKWALL JACKSON – Beautiful Mystery

November 17, 2015

Brickhouse 2015 Upon a quest for wonder, Virginian alt-country bunch untangle some existential enigmas. There was something prosaic about this band’s debut, 2012’s “Just Life,” but its follow-up has an air of poetry to it. More so, it’s rocking from … Continue reading →

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AUBURN – Mixed Feelings

November 4, 2015

Bat Country / Scarlet 2015 Back to the dimly lit disposition, English ensemble distill and refine their warm burn. “I can’t function in this state,” admits Liz Lenten in the title song of her third album after getting back in creative … Continue reading →

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JENNY JARNAGIN – Bullseye

October 21, 2015

Jarnagin Music 2014 Bursting into true color, classically trained piano player reveals her captivating voice. This Canadian Okie’s third album can’t be more surprising for those who knows JJ from her previous records – instrumental works with a new-age vibe: … Continue reading →

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MERRELL FANKHAUSER – Merrell Fankhauser

July 19, 2015

RTV 1976 / Out-Sider 2015 Also known as “The Maui Album”: a spiritual journey from twang to nirvana via Hana. Away from Californian buzz, the Hawaii became a home from home for Merrell Fankhauser once the ‘60s turned into the … Continue reading →

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THE UGLY GUYS – Still Twenty-Five In Your Head

June 17, 2015

Angel Air 2015 Youthful tapping into the old-timey wisdom from ex-KURSAAL men living their American dream. “I don’t worry, cause worry kills,” goes the exquisite “Smooth Running,” and this line perfectly summarizes the laid-back whiff of this album. Following up … Continue reading →

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