Back at the end of November (2022), I was approached by a PR firm regarding possibly reviewing a new LP, Strange Times, from DUB ZOO, an Australian musical collective that combines their love of reggae-influenced rocksteady rhythms and progressive dub into a formula that is all their own. Vodka answered in the affirmative, that I’d like to review this very much, requested some additional information, which was never received, and then went on vacation for four weeks. After multiple requests with no…
Read MoreThis year, one of my regular followers from France, sent me a message that he wished he could start a playlist of the posts on the blog and just listen. Well, your wish is my command! The playlist only includes those that exist on YouTube.com, which is most of the posts, but in the last year and change, Vodka has started to include bandcamp.com players for songs with no video. Those are not included here for obvious reasons. If you ever…
Read MoreOnce again, Vodka favorite Sinnober has dropped Strawberry Moon (December 15, 2022). With their signature blend of pop, laced with jazz and more, Natalie and Sebastian continue in their recent release of wonderful singles! Sinnober hasn’t released an LP since October 2018. During the pandemic, life was complicated for all performing artists, and so it was with this duo as well. Not only were they dealing with the pandemic, but also with a young family and the demands that this places on a couple. In July 2021, the duo began…
Read MoreNote: Vodka is on vacation and will return to regular posting on January 18th, 2023. Have a great holiday season! Flagship Romance is one of Vodka’s favorite duos, but I generally don’t post covers (sometimes I do). Here’s the duo covering Tom Petty’s Angel Dream from a few months back. Check out Vodka’s other posts for Flagship Romance, and head up to their website for more information.
Read MoreNote: Vodka is on vacation and will return to regular posting on January 18th, 2023. Have a great holiday season! I’ve been a fan of Courtney Barnett for a very long time. Her most recent LP, Things Take Time, Take Time, came out almost a year ago, and somehow I missed posting If I Don’t Hear From You Tonight. Enjoy it now. You can find more information on Courtney Barnett by heading up to her website or…
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