Author: M.K. Lux
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Katie Frank’s “Nobody” Finds Courage in an Uncertain New Beginning
It was written while she was getting used to a new city and trying to find her place in its music scene. The title gets at the ugly little thought…
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David Alex-Barton Brings Nashville Party Spirit to His New Single “Crush”
A crush provides a songwriter with something immediate to work on: excitement, distraction, and the chance of making a complete fool of oneself. Combine it with the idea of a…
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Luther’s “Bluesman” Has Someone to Blame and Somewhere to Go
His reference points include Stevie Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix and Bowie, a broad set of interests that helps explain why he approaches the blues as a songwriter with several…
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Futurecop! Turns a Digital Error Into a Human Story on “User Not Found”
“User Not Found” brings those interests into a tighter, more unsettled space. Shimmering synths offer a familiar warmth, while broken percussion and glitching samples keep interrupting the picture.
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Mick Rochford’s “Loving You” Captures the Distance Between Two People Still in Love
It is a familiar subject, though the detail that matters here is his reluctance to turn either partner into a villain. He stays with the pull of wanting someone back,…
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“MOJO” Finds The Next Movement Deep in the Funk Pocket
“MOJO” carries the excitement of a packed club, complete with sweat, movement and the electric exchange between stage and audience.
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zeelle Flirts with Trouble on the Electrifying “Kiss About It”
Shimmering guitar lines, a rubbery bass groove and a huge singalong chorus give the track its bright, flirtatious charge. Bass provides the strut; crisp drums sharpen every transition.
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Peggy Pours Warmth And Soul Into ‘Cup Of Tea’
Peggy has built his songwriting around reflection, detail and stories drawn from close observation. On ‘Cup Of Tea’, he carries that instinct into neo-soul, joined by his friend and bandmate…
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William Wyatt Brings a Little Hope to His Country Debut Single “Once In A Blue Neon Moon”
The moment that remains with me is when he tells the bartender that he’s okay, only to right away admit that he’s lying; the story set in the bar has…
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Dorian Searches for Connection, Clarity and a Way Forward on His New Album “RECONNECTED”
Dorian develops these ideas at various speeds and with different musical arrangements; in some songs his voice is brought very close to the listener, while in others his melodies have…