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ALBUM REVIEW: Ken Yates Screens Cinematic Songcraft on 'Total Cinema'

ALBUM REVIEW: Ken Yates Screens Cinematic Songcraft on 'Total Cinema'

That all-consuming magic of escapism that happens in a darkened movie theater? Ken Yates harnessed it with his 2022 album Cerulean, and with its aptly named follow-up Total Cinema, he’s bottled it. Cerulean—an engrossing and deeply emotional album that captured the grief and anxiety of a nearly post-pandemic

ALBUM REVIEW: Ben de la Cour Embraces the Night on 'New Roses'

ALBUM REVIEW: Ben de la Cour Embraces the Night on 'New Roses'

ALBUM REVIEW: North Mississippi Allstars are 'Still Shakin'' After All These Years

ALBUM REVIEW: North Mississippi Allstars are 'Still Shakin'' After All These Years

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Rituals’ Watchhouse Revel in Buoyant Sounds, and Encouraging Message

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Rituals’ Watchhouse Revel in Buoyant Sounds, and Encouraging Message

ALBUM REVIEW: Anderson East's 'Worthy' Proves He's Still Worthy

ALBUM REVIEW: Anderson East's 'Worthy' Proves He's Still Worthy

ALBUM REVIEW: Reed Turchi Offers a Fresh Take on the Blues with ‘World on Fire’

ALBUM REVIEW: Reed Turchi Offers a Fresh Take on the Blues with ‘World on Fire’

ALBUM REVIEW: The Shootouts' Switchback' is as Precise and Electric as Ever

ALBUM REVIEW: The Shootouts' Switchback' is as Precise and Electric as Ever