Combining a bit of Americana, folk, and blues influences, Mampache, a duo made up of Clay Finch and Sam Blasucci, are preparing to release their second full-length, From Liberty Street on March 20, 2020. Life On Fire (seen/heard here) is the first single from that offering, and if it is any indication, From Liberty Street promises to be a great piece of work! Finch and Blasucci dole out relaxed vocals and close harmonies reminiscent of The Everly Brothers or Crosby, Stills and…
Read MoreThis isn’t the first appearance of Sara Niemietz on Vodka, but full-disclaimer, Don’t Walk Me Home (seen/heard here) is from Travel Light, Sara’s 2017 long-player and we are using it to announce the release of Get Right, Sara’s latest long-player (March 2019). At the time this review was written, it had not been released yet (it will be available by the time you read this for sure) and there was no video from the new long-player available. That said, all of Sara’s music is deserving of the…
Read MoreLike other blues, rhythm and blues, and soul artists before him, Charles Bradley defined his music with heart-felt and hard-won emotions that followed his hard life and eventual musical discovery. Those life experiences were the defining characteristic of music that demanded that the listener sit up and take notice. On what would have been Charles Bradley’s 70th birthday, Dunham Records (a division of Daptone) has released a collection of Bradley recordings made in the studio during the recording sessions of each of his three long players….
Read MoreSister Speak is essentially singer/songwriter, Sherri Anne (vocals/guitar) and an ever-changing group of solid musicians, which at the moment includes Sarven Manguiat (electric guitar) and Avli Avliav (keyboards, Moog bass, and programming). The sound is a delicious blend of indie-pop, folk, and electronica that is immediately pleasing to the ear. The title track of the six-song EP by the same name, The Stand (seen/heard here) is about taking a stand on issues, particularly social issues, but never ends up too preachy or self-important. Sherri Anne’s vocals lend perfect inflection…
Read MoreI dare you-NO, double-dog dare you, to listen to Edmonton, Alberta’s Jenie Thai without moving! Night On Fire is the title track to Jenie’s September 2018, long-player, and it simply rocks! And that band!! Tight, full, absolute soul-blues masters here, while Jenie, hammers the keyboard into rockin’ blues submission! The LP itself is spot on in every aspect. Dreamers and Lovers was the first single released from the long-player back in June, and it simply oozes smooth. Track two, Sugar, is just right for your tea. I’m not…
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