reviews
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REVIEW – Vintage sound, modern revival: Neal Francis is bringing back the 70s with ‘Return to Zero’
While listening to my Discover Weekly on Spotify, I was caught off guard when “Need You Again” by Neal Francis came on. It wasn’t the quality of the song that surprised me—it was a flawless 70s-style funk track—but the fact that I had never heard it, or the artist, before. I’d like to think of…
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REVIEW – Penelope Road’s self-titled album
Penelope Road, a five-member band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, is slowly emerging into the limelight after the release of their self-titled EP in May of 2024. Since then, members Max Moore, Charles Eastman, Koan Roy-Meighoo, James Kopp, and Anthony Smith have announced a Summer Tour and will be opening act for indie-alt band Lake Street…
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In conversation with scxtty: TikTok’s next viral sound
“pov: you are in a BAND from new jersey. i’m looking for an opener for my show in Asbury Park nj at the asbury park brewery on june 20th. comment! tag your band friends!!!” Somehow, TikTok’s algorithm sensed my proximity to the beachfront city and even the frequency with which I’ve visited over the last…
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In conversation with Spyne!: ‘Out of Nowhere’ and into the spotlight
When asked to describe his band, guitarist Liam Muhler put it simply: “I gotta say, this is probably one of the luckiest bands where I’ve ever seen where stuff just kind of falls together last minute and it’s great.” From the band’s split-second meetings, successful two days in the studio, and natural musical abilities, Spyne!…
