One of the Usual Suspects
Wide Open, Michael McDonald’s first album of original lyrics and music since since 2009 is superb. It also feels true and genuine to the sound that is best attributed to Michael McDonald. While the songs adhere to McDonald’s blue-eyed soul and open road nature they feel original and fresh. McDonald includes the sounds of new Read More…
The stories behind how musical groups form are often not very remarkable. Sometimes the stories are. Fans and followers love to think there is something magical or destiny is involved with their favorite group. In the 21st century the advent of Social Media has created Influencers and Stars spawning everything from academic scandals to Boy Read More…
I became familiar with the the Scottish Alt-rock band Snow Patrol in the early 2000’s. With the albums Final Straw, Eyes Open, and One Hundred Million Suns, the group moved from Noticed to Highly Popular to Headliners. Snow Patrol’s style was one of thought-provoking melancholy with a up-paced edge sound. That sound was enhanced over the Read More…