Articles by: Beverly Paterson

Dan Markell, "Carnival Game" (2021): One Track Mind

Dan Markell, “Carnival Game” (2021): One Track Mind

Released at just the right time, Dan Markell’s “Carnival Game” is the perfect addition to your summer soundtrack.

The Speed of Sound - 'Museum of Tomorrow' (2021)

The Speed of Sound – ‘Museum of Tomorrow’ (2021)

Speed of Sound’s fifth LP centers on science-fiction concepts, where the past meets the future, the future meets the past – and the present is questionable.

Richard Turgeon - 'Campfire Songs' (2021)

Richard Turgeon – ‘Campfire Songs’ (2021)

Richard Turgeon’s upcoming six-track ‘Campfire Songs’ EP serves as a winning addition to his ever-increasing discography.

Roger Daltrey - 'Ride a Rock Horse' (1975): Forgotten Series

Roger Daltrey – ‘Ride a Rock Horse’ (1975): Forgotten Series

‘Ride a Rock Horse’ managed a bit of a tougher edge, compared to Roger Daltrey’s self-titled debut effort from 1973.

Caddy - 'Detours and Dead Ends Vol. 1' (2021)

Caddy – ‘Detours and Dead Ends Vol. 1’ (2021)

‘Detours and Dead Ends Vol. 1’ finds Caddy taking a break from producing his own stellar songs to reprise some of his favorite tunes from the ’70s and ’80s.

Boys With the Perpetual Nervousness - 'Songs From Another Life' (2021)

Boys With the Perpetual Nervousness – ‘Songs From Another Life’ (2021)

Emerging from the same gene pool as bands like the Byrds, Shoes and Teenage Fan Club, the Boys With the Perpetual Nervousness are masters of jangle pop.

Beki Hemingway - 'Earth & Asphalt' (2021)

Beki Hemingway – ‘Earth & Asphalt’ (2021)

Beki Hemingway’s ‘Earth & Asphalt’ is guaranteed to serve traditional country fans, as well as those who dig pop that rocks and rock that pops.

Jeremy - 'The Road to Zion' (2021)

Jeremy – ‘The Road to Zion’ (2021)

Don the headphones and close your eyes, as Jeremy Morris’ ‘The Road to Zion’ takes you on a prog-rock flight that will make you glad to be alive.

Brian Bringelson - 'Burning Backwards' (2019; 2021 reissue)

Brian Bringelson – ‘Burning Backwards’ (2019; 2021 reissue)

Better known as Paul Starling, Brian Bringelson steps out with an album in the spirit of acts like the Beach Boys, Bread, the Smithereens and Matthew Sweet.

Ken Sharp - 'Miniatures' (2021)

Ken Sharp – ‘Miniatures’ (2021)

Ken Sharp’s latest album ‘Miniatures’ stands as a complete departure from the genre he is generally associated with among power-pop aficionados.