Reviews
Albums worth your time
River
Bonnie Montgomery
Bonnie Montgomery's Garhole Records debut – River, is a musical revelation. This opera-trained singer, turned outlaw, headed to Texas to collaborate with longtime friend and musical partner, Kevin Skrla.. the result is a remarkable album that pushes the…
Jack Symes & The River House
Jack Symes
Northern Californian & singer/songwriter, Jack Symes started his musical journey at 6 years old. From a desire to play drums to begrudgingly learning some guitar… ultimately learning both, becoming a music director at surrounding summer camps and then…
Feel Good
Jaime Wyatt
Jaime Wyatt has discovered solace in self-love, and as listeners, we reap the rewards. The comfort in feeling good and feeling confident shines bright. In her latest release, Feel Good, Wyatt leaps into 11 soulful tracks.. with Ardian…
Donlands
Jerry Leger
The new album Donlands, named after a Toronto street and a theatre which it was recorded – is Jerry Leger’s latest release. His 14th to be exact.. And despite the album’s uber relaxed journey – it’s his finest…
Saint Of Second Chances
Nathan Graham
Nathan Graham’s debut album, Saint Of Second Chances, is a powerful demonstration to his musical readiness and lyrical authenticity. With a robust voice that grabs your attention, Graham fearlessly delves into the struggles we all face, from personal…
Mississippi
Jason Eady
Jason Eady's latest album, Mississippi, is a reflection of his deep connection to the musical heritage of his roots. It's as if he took the essence of Mississippi, with all its blood, sweat, and tears, and wrung it…
Coyote.
Dylan LeBlanc
Coyote., Dylan LeBlanc's 5th release, presents a semi-autobiographical tale of resilience and survival. The album gives a slightly spooky vibe, reminiscent of an original west Texas outlaw starring in his own western movie. LeBlanc's self-production is beautifully executed,…
Sideshow
EmiSunshine And The Rain
While some might suggest that EmiSunshine has arrived a number of decades too late, given the resurgence of old-time and bluegrass music – I would argue that she and her new album, Sideshow – has arrived right on…
Traffic Fiction
Tre’ Burt
Tré Burt's latest release on Oh Boy Records, Traffic Fiction, is a musical journey – reminiscent of his musical upbringing, with underlying elements of old soul.. Artists like Marvin Gaye & The The Temptations, which helped shape his…
Heat Comes Down
John R. Miller
John R. Miller's latest release, Heat Comes Down, is another fine addition to the world of country music that feels like a long, heartfelt conversation. Miller poetically captures the pandemic-induced isolation we all went through & the anxieties…
