NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: Peter Levin Band
Peter Levin joined us for his deeply expressive No Depression Session at Chelsea Studios in New York City. Backed by drums, bass, guitar, and saxophone, Levin settled behind a Hammond B3, filling the room with his singular sound.
The set opened with “I’ll Be Doggone,” a Smokey Robinson song
ALBUM REVIEW: Jessye DeSilva ‘Glitters Up the Dark’
Jessye DeSilva embraces the miracle of trans self-creation on her new album, Glitter Up the Dark. Teaming up with Aaron Lee Tasjan in the producer’s chair, DeSilva continues her streak of soulful country that cuts to the bone while infusing the listener with hope and resilience. DeSilva has
ALBUM REVIEW: Thomm Jutz Practices the Alchemy of Songwriting on ‘Ring-A-Bellin’’
With his new album Ring-A-Bellin’, songwriter Thomm Jutz delivers a personal project that appeals to listeners on many levels. A classically trained musician as well, Jutz has been sought-after for musical collaborations by fellow performers and songwriters. On Ring-A-Bellin’ Jutz created a collection of songs
ALBUM REVIEW: Maria Taylor Juggles Hope and Despair on ‘Story’s End’
Despair and hope do battle on Story’s End, the first solo album in seven years from Maria Taylor. This spellbinding collection of moody vignettes spotlights hearts in their darkest moments, finding enough strength in these difficult episodes to carry on and even thrive. Like the most anguished blues songs,
In The Deep End With Tinariwen
Tinariwen has been a band now for 45 years. But over the last 15 years or so, the Tuareg blues-rock group out of northern and western Africa has gained global appeal, touring across their native continent, North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. They even won the Grammy award for
