Candy Pennetta tells us about the new music to hit KVNF every week, and gives us her top picks for the week. Hurricane, Smyth, Dr. Mikey and other DJs give us more in-depth album reviews. Check 'em out!
Beth Hart/Bang Bang Boom Boom/Provogue We only have a teaser single and we will be begging for more from the Blues Rocker!
Nakia/Drown In the Crimson Tide/Something Music,/strong> The Austin based Singer/Songwriter/Actor gets down on this CD, collaborating with Bleu, Barry Goldberg & Johnny Lee Schell!
>font color="red">Jamie N Commons/Jamie N Commons/Interscope The young Brit spent a little time in Chicago & his Bluesy vocals are drenched in a rough Soulfulness on this 4 track sampler.
Detroit Memphis Experience/Detroit memphis Experience/DMEX This ensemble covers Rufus Thomas, Barry Gordy & others with 12 trax that reflect their Musical Heritage name!
The Yawpers hail from Boulder, Colorado. They are mostly a rock and roll band but since there is a mandolin on a couple of songs I guess they get filed in the Country section. They aren’t country. If anything, there is a roots vibe that fits. They play acoustic guitars and have no bassist and don’t need or want one. A harmonica player was added a year or so ago to the lineup to round out the 4 piece. The sound is big and raw-the band makes a big sound by the drummer using two floor toms and huge kick drum.
Robert Randolph Presents The Slide Brothers/Concord These guys do it all: Blues, Rock, Gospel! Wow!
,font color="red">Joan Armatrading/Starlight/429 She can write a great song and on this release she gets her Jazz thing going and does a fine job.
Madeleien Peyroux.The Blue Room/Decca< font="black"> The voice is reminiscent of Blues & Jazz singers of days gone by while bringing her own refreshing new touch.
Boz Scaggs/Mixed Up Shook Up Girl/429 Another teaser with 4 tracks from his upcoming 3/15/13 release featuring the title track plus a sweet cover of "Corinna Corinna."
Ruby Suns/Christopher/SubPop,br>Ryan McPhun uses his synth instincts & dance floor sensibility in the realm of Scandinavia to create a sound that is truly beguiling.
Jessie Ware/Jessie Ware/Cherry Tree 4 tracks from the rising star in England will have you wanting more. NY Times calls her "Sensuous & stunning."
Otis Taylor/My World Is Gone/TelArc The Colorado legend is joined by Mato Nanji of "Indigenous" as they explore the Native American scenario with powerful music and poetry.
Jesse BoykinsIII/Zulu Guru/NinjaTune R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop all come together with a lush blend of genres and sound.
Aaron Neville/My True Story/BlueNotefont color="black"> He does it better than ever with that Voice and a collection of tunes that are fine - Oh, & Keith Richards plays on all 12 cuts!
Toro Y Moi/Anything in return/CarPark Chaz Bundick does it all with tastes of Electronica, Funk, Jazz, Pop, HipHop & it is all blended into an artistic trip.
Eric Burdon/Til Your River Runs Dry/ABKCO Rolling Stone named him one of "The 100 Greatest Singers Of All Time" & he voices many of his concerns on the 12 outstanding tracks of his new CD.
Carrie Rodriguez/Give Me All You Got/Ninth St Opus She gives it all she's got just like she always does!
LeRoy Bell/Rock N Soul/Martez Music The Soulful Blues Rocker offers a collection of original tunes along with the Dylan favorite "Make You feel My Love" & it is all a pleasure.
Nightlands/Oak Island/Secretly canadian 10 tracks that defy description as they traverse the galaxy.
Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite/Get Up/Stax A dynamic duo; 2 recognizable voices & a spectacular sound!
Various Artists/Rhythms Del Mundo/The End< font color="black"> A World CD featuring an exceptional cast of big names; Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Mumford & Sons...!
trixie Whitley?Fourth Corner/Strong Blood She is a member of Daniel Lanois" Black Dub & the daughter of Chris Whitley & she is a Soulful, Bluesy Rocker!
Welcome to the swamp! The last of the Trichnologists (it’s in the left hand) is back with an amazing album, filled with voodoo, revolutionary politics, religion, and chants.
