by Phil Hawkins | Jan 16, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Late last summer I was introduced to the musical stylings of Mayfly and had the opportunity to review their latest single at the time (you can read my review here). I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with their aesthetic. Their groove is a whole vibe of...
by Phil Hawkins | Jan 13, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Over the course of the past few years Tooth & Nail Records have signed several acts that don’t seem to fit the musical aesthetic that the label has been know for the past twenty plus years. However, that doesn’t mean that their artist selection is...
by Phil Hawkins | Dec 6, 2022 | Album Reviews, Reviews
With every great loss, there must be a reckoning. When the condolences stop coming and the world at large continues to turn, there’s an assessment of damage, an unflinching inventory that begs to know: what’s left when the dust settles? This is the...
by Phil Hawkins | Dec 5, 2022 | Reviews, Single Reviews
Currently, Ella Rosa is not a household or even a common name. However, that is bound to change with the release of her latest single, “Not Cute.” Ella is an up-and-coming R&B musician that has been featured in tastemaker publications like PAPER,...
by Phil Hawkins | Nov 12, 2022 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Retrouvé is a split between long running South Bend, IN bands SPACESHIPS and analecta. After a decade of playing shows together, the two projects have finally offered their first collaboration. Retrouvé, (French for “Found”) is almost as long in history as the...