Satiny smooth, elegant, distinguished & classy – at times a blend of Broadway with a stirring soulfulness & yet there’s a folky element in Lara Taubman’s tone, with a grain of noir that sneaks in when least expected. It’s evident in the opener “Darkness Before the Dawn.”
The title of the song already evokes the sorrow that the songwriting delivers. “I sleep best in the pouring rain, I can’t see you for the water…” is the line that’ll capture your heart. Enjoy the steady, emotionally resonant songwriting.
This is one of those love songs that starts strong right out of the gate, stays clear and never falters, “I never stopped being strong girl / still I long, girl, for you.” Matthew Check has a palpably confident stride in the way he sings every song, and this one is no exception.
Whitney Lockert has a raw acoustic guitar playing style and the production quality showcases this with its silenced background and crystal clear recording. “We Were There” is a nostalgic glimpse into the passage of time and the childhood memories that are shared through the distance. “I am here and you’re over there and it’s not fair.” It really isn’t fair.
This New Orleans-based artist peels back the skin of Americana-Roots to reveal a haunting soulful side. On her 4th outing Wallowin’ In the Night (Drops May 20–Independent). The 12 cuts go down smooth like good jazz & whiskey.
SoCal singer/songwriter, Emmy-nominated TV writer-producer & novelist James Kahn’s seventh album, By the Risin’ of the Sea, turns our expectations of traditional sea shanties on their heads by confronting our modern environmental struggles. The album was a finalist in the International Acoustic Music Awards, and the music video of the title song has won several film festival awards, including Best Music Video at the Global Film and Music Festival.
