Groder & Greene Release Free Jazz Album on Latham Records November 4, 2009-New York, New York-Free or modern progressive jazz can take many forms but for seasoned artists like trumpet /flugel horn player Brian Groder and pianist Burton Greene the outcome is always definitive and enduring. On their first collaboration for Latham Records the duo’s album Groder & Greene hit the shelves on October 1, 2009 after nearly two years prior to the original recording date. Good things... Read Full Story

The blues is a tradition as old as the earth because that’s where it came from—right out of the ground. Like the dirt, it’s basic and simple, but when it’s done right, the blues can evoke something that feels much larger. On For Rosa, Maeve and Noreen, Samuel James is searching for that “something,” as he defines himself within the context of the legendary, pre-war, front-porch Delta blues that set the standard. The result is a record well informed by the... Read Full Story

Backnbloom’s self titled EP adopted the synth-rock formula that is becoming ever more popular with the success of such indie bands like Passion Pit, MGMT, Friendly Fires, and Atlas Sound. Unfortunately, Backnbloom’s mix of electronic pop makes them sound like a band from the 90’s rather than one of these bands embodying the musical zeitgeist of the present.   The electronic landscape of the EP doesn’t take many chances because the musical duo of Lori Steel ... Read Full Story

Dream Theater believes in giving their fans what they want and one of the focuses of their drummer Mike Portnoy is to give back what they have received. That philosophy is felt in equal measures with the rest of the band. What DT fans enjoy most are the epic tracks that offer everything the band has at its disposal. Featuring a literal all star cast at every position, this band knows how to please each other creatively during the recording process and in turn the listeners reap all the bene... Read Full Story

Typical pop music, these days, is all about effects, preprocessed beats, and lyrics that, admittedly, don't have the most thought put into them. At the same time, an advent of sorts is taking place with a sudden popularity of female singer/songwriters, what with artists like Feist, Corinne Bailey Rae, Yael Naïm, and arguably the most universally recognizable, Regina Spektor.   Following suit is emerging artist, Shannon Corey, who has been featured by several magazines and even on... Read Full Story

The band Esthema may hail from Boston, but it is the diverse makeup of the band that makes them so unique. The world fusion quintet contains some members from Turkey, Brazil, and Argentina. They are all thoroughly trained musicians, and to add to their range, some of them have trained throughout several countries in Europe, including Spain, Greece, Belgium, and Ireland. Putting all of these pieces together, Esthema brings something original on their second release, The Hereness and Nowness of... Read Full Story

Chicago based Singer/Songwriter Jen Porter blends pop melody and soul inspiration on her new release, Closer to the Surface, on Stonecutter Records. Porter is a Chicago mainstay with a powerful, throaty, voice. On this release her pipes are backed by top level production and quality musicianship.        Porter's voice takes center stage on this album; she has a singing style reminiscent of Janice Joplin or Melissa Etheridge, and her voice drives each s... Read Full Story

  Chapters is a retrospective of Anekdoten’s first 14 years, including some previously unreleased treats for their fans. “When I Turn” was written in 1997 but not recorded until this year, and several demo versions of previously released tunes make this compilation worthwhile for long-time fans and newbies. The first song ever written by the band, “Sad Rain” (previously released only as a bonus track on the Japanese version of their first album) i... Read Full Story

Face Time Police have come a long way since their first live show in the summer 2007 as a part of a online talent competition in Texas. And that same fall they went on to open for legendary hip-hop aritst Common in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The music world is taking note too as well-known mastering engineer Roger Lian has given them praise. Lian was impressed with their production and believes they are on their way in the music business. Lian has worked with the who’s-who of art... Read Full Story

Savannah Jo Lack is a San Francisco transplant via Australia It was not hard for the artist to fit into the rich culture and music scene in a city know for embracing any artist willing to explore. So explore she did on her first solo album Knitting Songs. The role Savannah is accustomed to filling is in support for everyone from Alanis Morrisette to Rod Stewart. This time she is the leader providing compositions, arrangements, programming, vocals, violin and guitar. Right from the opening tra... Read Full Story