Artist: Linda Marks Album: Queen Of The Angels Released: 2026 Artist Website:  https://www.lindamarksmusic.com/ Linda Marks returns with a 12 song set of new material that clocks in at about 55 minutes. It is her 16th album and the third that I have reviewed. If you have enjoyed  her previous releases this one will certainly satisfy the need for more wonderful songs from this prolific singer/songwriter. It is hard to pick a favorite of her many releases, as they are all consi

Artist: Mary Ann Casale Album: Where I Belong Released: 2025 Artist Website:  https://maryanncasale.com/ Mary Ann Casale is a prolific singer/songwriter in the Americana genre, leaning closer to a classic folk artist than much of what falls under the Americana umbrella these days. Her voice is about as unique as they come. She is one of those rare artists that is difficult to find comparisons because she truly has her own fingerprint. Her voice is quite deep, a bit smokey and

Artist: Ed Alstrom Album: This Idea of Humanity... Released: 2026 Artist Website:  https://www.edalstrom.com/ Ed Alstom is a blues powerhouse from the great state of Northern New Jersey. New Jersey is officially one state according to the maps, but for those who know... it's three states. North Jersey, South Jersey and Central Jersey. May as well be three different countries! Ed hails from the north and seems to have kicked around the area for quite some time. His bio has too

Artist: Wildcat O'Halloran Band Album: Welcome To Sunderland Released: 2026 Artist Website:  https://wildcatohalloran.com/ The Wildcat O'Halloran Band returns with a new record Welcome To Sunderland , their first release on the Guitar One imprint. This 13 song set is everything we have come to know about this slippery little band out of New England. Exceptionally clever lyrics, tasteful playing and vintage sounding recordings. This band always has 70's lo-fi sounding producti

Artist: John Brennan Album: Down Home Released: 2026 Artist Website: https://www.johnbrennansounds.com/ John Brennan is a South Jersey based man of the real blues. His music is a throwback in time in every way. I would guess he considers Albert Collins to be a modernist. For that matter anything past 1965 or so. This is an artist that in many ways serves as a conservationist of classic Chicago blues and Memphis rock and roll.  He seems to be a  guitar player that stopped stud

Artist: Neville Campbell-Barker  Album Title: Through The Fear & Famine Released: 2026 Artist Website:  Neville Campbell-Barker is a player that has been on my radar for quite a while. Having discovered his playing on the usual social media platforms has been an awe inspiring journey. I have watched countless clips of his mind bending chops and interesting left of center musical ideas for several years. He is a "musician's musician" on every level. One of those cats that make

Artist: Stacy Robin Album: Where Truth Lies  Released: 2026 Artist Website:  https://stacyrobin.com/ Stacy Robin is a singer, songwriter, percussionist, scientist, mother, animal rescuer and social activist. Quite a sentence! We are here to talk about her record Where Truth Lies , a 12 song set that clocks in at 48 minutes. After multiple listens to the entirety of the release I struggle to narrow it down to one genre. It has a Beatles Sgt Peppers vibe mixed with some classi

Artist: Parry Lamont Album: Parry Lamont Released: 2025 Artist Website:  https://parrylamont.com/home Minnesota born Parry Lamont is an American gem. A songwriter that has the ability to paint a vivid musical picture in its simplest form, but filled with color and character. His relaxed smoky vocal delivery is as smooth as melting ice. The self-titled release is a 12 song set that clocks in at 45 minutes. When music is performed as well as this a single guitar and vocal is al

Artist: Randy Lee Riviere Album: Farmhand Blues Released: 2025 Artist Website:  https://www.randyleeriviere.com/ Randy Lee Riviere is a prolific songwriter rooted deeply in all things American music. Clever lyrics, a miles above average stall of musicians at his fingertips, coupled with Tom Hambridge producing is sure to produce impressive results. Farmhand Blues is his 8th release, including 15 tracks and clocking in at a little over an hour.  Big On A Bender is a track that