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VARIOUS ARTISTS – 16 Bars: Original Documentary Soundtrack

November 12, 2019

Lightyear Entertainment 2019 Penitentiary riddims as a means of redemption – tunes from the inside to look at the not-so-bright side of life. Imprisonment has long been part of American social landscape and songs from the lockup has long been … Continue reading →

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JAMES LEE STANLEY – Without Susie

April 22, 2019

Beachwood 2019 American folk polymath goes anonymous for an arresting road map of emotional trip. Although this artist has been around for forty-odd years and his early efforts saw Larry Carlton and Jim Gordon helping bring their friend’s music to … Continue reading →

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NATHAN IGNACIO – A Step Behind

November 26, 2018

IAC 2018 Californian singer-songwriter looks over the hills and far away to lay his feeling on the line. “Don’t hide the melodies from your soul,” intones this Modesto artist in the desperate title track of his debut record, and that’s … Continue reading →

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DIRK HAMILTON BAND – Live At The Palms

November 11, 2018

IAC 2018 From California to Texas, all-American trobadour brings his diary to the stage. “Remember to follow up on hunches as long as you’re here”: this line of an old Dirk Hamilton’s song is a summary of his creative method. … Continue reading →

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RACHEL WISE – Southern Life

October 31, 2018

Rachel Wise 2018 Mississippi belle steps out to lasso an idlewild wind and get carried away. “If you wanna know how to live right, well, here’s your recipe”: this line from Rachel Wise’s first album should sum it up nicely, … Continue reading →

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