Tonstartssbandht – Petunia | I Guess I Like Jam Bands Now Adam P. Newton·November 4, 2021The closest I’ve ever come to liking jam band music was 2009. Along with most of the indie...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Reno McCarthy – Run Up River | The Importance of Intimacy and Connection Adam P. Newton·October 26, 2021I’ve enjoyed lots of classic singer-songwriter fare this year, maybe more than in several prior years combined. While...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Jackson+Sellers – Breaking Point | Genre is an Resource, Not the Product Adam P. Newton·October 19, 2021In recent years, writers have spilled copious amounts of digital ink discussing how the lines between genres have...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Fotoform – Horizons | The Power of Well-Crafted Bass Adam P. Newton·October 13, 2021I’ve always loved hearing strong and active bass lines in music. It started with the black gospel music...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Eric Harvey – Who Got the Camera? | Reality Rap vs Tabloid Television in the ’90s Adam P. Newton·October 6, 2021One of my most formative musical experiences occurred in Fall 1991. It was 7th grade. I’d made first...FeaturedMusic Book ReviewReview·4 mins read
audiobooks – Astro Tough | The Persistent Pull of Powerful Pop Adam P. Newton·September 29, 2021I realized recently that I embraced the idea of pop music far earlier than I knew. I’m not...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
David Scott Hay – The Fountain | Just What IS Art Anyway? Adam P. Newton·September 20, 2021I was maybe 50 pages into The Fountain when two names jumped into my brain: Jay Acunzo and...FeaturedReview·3 mins read
Chet Wasted – Raspberry | Vibe-Worthy Mellow Folk Adam P. Newton·September 1, 2021We’ve discussed my relationship with singer-songwriter fare a few times this year. I rebelled against wordsmiths for years...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Marcel Sletten – Vicious Kisses | Basking in the Ambient Haze Adam P. Newton·August 23, 2021I literally slept on ambient music for years. Even as I explored various permutations of electronic music, I...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
The Joy Formidable – Into the Blue | All Hail the Mighty Festival Band Adam P. Newton·August 18, 2021One of the biggest compliments my wife can give an artist is that they’re great at festivals. She...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
