Articles by: Sammy Stein

Allison Miller and Jane Ira Bloom - 'Tues Days' (2021)

Allison Miller and Jane Ira Bloom – ‘Tues Days’ (2021)

There was no pressure to formulate a plan, as an album wasn’t on their minds. So, Allison Miller and Jane Ira Bloom played with total abandon.

Sluka, "Happy In Your World" (2021): One Track Mind

Sluka, “Happy In Your World” (2021): One Track Mind

Sluka’s latest single “Happy In Your World” is about humanity and historic events which have happened on this “pale blue dot.”

Barista - 'Open Sesame Vol. 2: Press Rewind' (2021)

Barista – ‘Open Sesame Vol. 2: Press Rewind’ (2021)

Barista, the recording name of Turkish musician Bahadir Han Eryilmaz, deconstructs the barriers between blues, classic and prog rock.

Patrick Ames - 'The Virtualistics' (2021)

Patrick Ames – ‘The Virtualistics’ (2021)

Patrick Ames’ ‘The Virtualistics’ encompasses the good and bad of the pandemic, but the overriding message is hope.

Rebecca Angel - 'Love Life Choices' (2021)

Rebecca Angel – ‘Love Life Choices’ (2021)

With ‘Love Life Choices,’ Rebecca Angel’s sense of self and individuality shine like a veteran.

Beverley Beirne - 'Dream Dancer' (2021)

Beverley Beirne – ‘Dream Dancer’ (2021)

Beverley Beirne’s new album is far different than the fun-filled ‘Jazz Just Wants to Have Fun,’ showing a completely different side and strength.

Sluka, "Figure It Out" (2021): One Track Mind

Sluka, “Figure It Out” (2021): One Track Mind

To put Sluka in any category is difficult, and why would you try?

Disaster Relief and Thornetta Davis, "How I Feel / Not So Scared of You" (2021): One Track Mind

Disaster Relief and Thornetta Davis, “How I Feel / Not So Scared of You” (2021): One Track Mind

A Disaster Relief single with Thornetta Davis brings together funk, blues and soul – and a good dose of relevant social commentary.

Maud - 'Maud' (2021)

Maud – ‘Maud’ (2021)

This unapologetically delivered eponymous debut from Maud was composed from deeply personal experiences, but could be inspirational to anyone.

Daniel Bennett Group - 'New York Nerve' (2020)

Daniel Bennett Group – ‘New York Nerve’ (2020)

Described as one of the most original voices of his generation, Daniel Bennett is only predictable in that his music will always be worth listening to.