Penfriend – Exotic Monsters | ’90s Rock That Embraces the Future Adam P. Newton·June 10, 2021I came of age listening to ‘90s rock, especially the grunge giants. Teenaged Adam wanted all the distortion,...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
MOON – Shine | The Return of Refreshing Rock Adam P. Newton·June 2, 2021The idea that “rock is dead” has been around for decades now. White male rock fans and music...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Kim Ruehl – A Singing Army | Unearthing the Untold Story of Zilphia Horton Adam P. Newton·May 26, 2021According to that overused cliché, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” While there is...FeaturedMusic Book ReviewReview·6 mins read
Fiddlehead – Between the Richness | Embrace Your Feelings Adam P. Newton·May 18, 2021As a music fan who became a music writer during the ‘00s, I heard lots of shit talk...Album ReviewsFeatured·4 mins read
Pikefruit – Inflorescence | Let’s Bend Pop Tropes into New Shapes Adam P. Newton·May 13, 2021When I wrote about Pikefruit back in 2019, I praised this delightful Seattle duo’s willingness to break the...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
Mia Joy – Spirit Tamer | The Perks of Evolving Your Tastes Adam P. Newton·May 4, 2021As a kid, my mother always told me that my tastes would change as I got older. I...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·3 mins read
Ki Oni – Stay Indoors and Swim | A Glistening Companion for Your Next Quest Adam P. Newton·April 21, 2021How I engage with ambient music differs from most other genres. I can’t have playing in the background...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Interview with Frankie & His Fingers Adam P. Newton·April 13, 2021In my write-up of Universal Hurt, I reveled in how Frankie & His Fingers frolicked and cavorted with...FeaturedInterviewMusic·6 mins read
Frankie & His Fingers – Universal Hurt | 6 Simple Steps for Successfully Embracing Nostalgia in Your Music Adam P. Newton·March 31, 2021I often reference memory and nostalgia in my writing. It might be a function of getting older. On...Album ReviewsFeatured·6 mins read
Kalbells – Max Heart | The Outspoken Joy of Intentional Artistry Adam P. Newton·March 23, 2021The blurring of genres on Max Heart is so damned effective because Kalbells approaches their work with love, care, and direction.Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
