Facing the second album challenge with Alabama Shakes
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 16:09
Last update: about 12 years ago
So many promising music careers are tripped up by the challenge of following a successful debut that its perils are an industry cliche. Now the Alabama Shakes face this unavoidable rite of...
Built to Spill returns with cathartic 'Untethered Moon'
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 16:07
Last update: about 12 years ago
On the lead track of Built to Spill's latest album, Doug Martsch sighs, "And now we settle for this complicated metaphor and leave this simple truth unsaid." His sentiment gets at the center of...
Waters' sophomore album, 'What's Real,' is real good
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 14:23
Last update: about 12 years ago
Former Port O'Brien frontman Van Pierszalowski left the alt-rock outfit in 2011 and promptly formed Waters, hoping to gel with a fresh band and begin anew. They came out strong with "Out in the Light"...
Gearing up for Għanafest: Folk experiences shared
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 07:49
Last update: about 12 years ago
It is quite ironic that folk music, which was the music of the masses, became a musical undercurrent. Yet, through being an undercurrent, it has also helped to revive and strengthen many music styles...
Brian Wilson is back with evocative album
Wednesday, 29 April 2015, 14:17
Last update: about 12 years ago
Brian Wilson's "No Pier Pressure" offers ample reason to celebrate the extended solo career that has followed his Beach Boys' journey. His 11th solo studio offering opens with "This Beautiful...
Red Electrick travelling to Cyprus to recharge their batteries
Monday, 27 April 2015, 10:05
Last update: about 12 years ago
Red Electrick is making a change of scene to recharge their batteries and get a fresh release of creativity while focusing on their next album. The band members, Peter Borg, Matthew James Borg, Ivan...
The Bir Miftuħ international Music Festival 2015
Monday, 27 April 2015, 10:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
First Concert - Friday, 15 May - The 'Conrads in Concert' Piano, Violin and Horn Performance by Elizabeth Conrad - Piano, Maria Conrad - Violin and José Garcia Gutierrez - Horn. This...
Reba McEntire shines on 'Love Somebody'
Sunday, 26 April 2015, 15:28
Last update: about 12 years ago
"Love Somebody" is Reba McEntire's best album of the 21st century because it draws on her strengths: That is, subtly and powerfully interpreting substantial story songs about adult relationships set...