NEW E.P.: KELSEY WALDON, “They’ll Never Keep Us Down”
“I want to work towards a new southern strategy because my South is a South for all people,” says Nashville recording artist and proud Kentucky native Kelsey Waldon. The next…
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Rob’s Holiday Gift Guide, 2020 – Can’t Miss Recommendations!
In this very strange time of a worldwide pandemic and (subsequent) necessary isolation, going gift shopping may not be the best idea. However, if you have someone in your life…
FEATURED VIDEO: RARE DM, “Send N***s”
Rare DM shares new single “Send N***s” with an epic music video filmed in the empty streets of New York City at the very beginning of the pandemic. Erin Hoagg…
FEATURED NEW TRACK/VIDEO: SARA NOELLE, “Let There Be Love”
Sara Noelle is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and creator of the print literary journal Lyrics as Poetry. Her covers E.P., Four Songs, revisits a few timely classics for this moment…
A RE-VISIT/RE-APPRECIATION: BINKY PHILIPS, “Binky Philips”
Author, raconteur, guitarist, scene-maven and all-around good guy, Binky Philips has been THE stalwart of New York rock since the early 1970’s. His long-standing friendships with various members of Kiss…
NEW SINGLE SPOTLIGHT: HEATHER VICTORINO, “Long Way Home”
I’ve recently found myself under the spell of Heather Victorino, a dynamic singer in the “classic” country mold of Dolly Parton, Brenda Lee, etc. Her voice is powerful; soothing –…
BOXSET NEWS: PYLON, “Pylon Box”
On Friday, November 6th, New West Records is releasing Pylon Box, a comprehensive look at the legendary Athens, Georgia band that features their studio albums Gyrate and Chomp, both of…
SINGLE SPOTLIGHT: THE CYNZ, “Face Another Day”
I’ve followed New Jersey’s The Cynz for a few years now and have listened to their progress. What began as a throwback, ’77-punk/”garage” style has now evolved into some powerful…
NEW SINGLE SPOTLIGHT: DEENA, “Some Days”
Deena Shoshkes is a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter-rocker, known for her two solo albums as “Deena,” as a member of The Campfire Flies, and for her long history with The Cucumbers,…
VAN DUREN: The MusicTAP Interview
I’ll try to keep this succinct: Van Duren is a legend; this is fact. You may not be familiar with his work(s), but trust me – those who have been…
RE-ISSUES REVIEW: VAN DUREN, “Are You Serious?” and “Idiot Optimism”
Memphis pop icon Van Duren was not only a contemporary of Big Star, he auditioned to replace Chris Bell and played with both Chris and Jody Stephens in The Baker…
ALBUM REVIEW: BOB MOULD, “Blue Hearts”
A new Bob Mould album is always a welcomed thing; he’s a voice of comfort; familiarity – an old friend that makes you stop and think and remember certain times,…