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Dave is a writer and musician from Trumbull Connecticut, focused on a number of reporting styles including newspaper and automotive writing, but with a deep love for the music industry. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in Journalism and Music studies, participating in the S.C.S.U. radio station as well as working with the Trumbull Times. His the his eclectic taste and knowledge of music history and theory gives his writing makes for a unique look at concert and album reviews.
COVID got you down? Having some relationship troubles? Or maybe there's a hankering for some good ol' 2010 nostalgia? Take a listen to State Champs new album Unplugged and let it all out, in a true pop punk fashion. This collection was…
Hearing Aide: Casey and the Comrades ‘Kidz These Daze’
Kids These Daze is a detailed description of the world's musical genres, interpreted by Casey and the Comrades. It’s as though they're telling you about their worldly travels, but this time, you’ll actually want to hear about someone…
Hearing Aide: Your Name Here ‘Graduation at the Apocalypse’
In the midst of a global pandemic, as well as coping with trials and tribulations of being a twenty something, Rochester native, Garrett Eckl of Your Name Here has released a full length album that was written and produced by himself.…
Hearing Aide: TIP ‘Full Swing’
Back with their second full length album is Albany based TIP. They’re an alternative rock group that skips across congruous genres, creating another in depth, unique collection worth diving into. TIP is Chris Caimano, Conor McDonald, Mike…
Hearing Aide: Lettuce ‘Resonate’
Lettuce once again flaunts their funky prowess, proving they can take the form of any sub genre of funk on the planet on their new ablum Resonate. Each of these tracks nods to an iconic genre, idea or artist that have breathed life into…
Hearing Aide: Vapor Vespers ‘One Act Sonix’
Anyone in the mood for ambient, industrial, funk, fuzz and jazz noise? No? Try it; it’s… entertaining. Long time friends, Sal Cataldi (aka Spaghetti Eastern Music) of Hudson Valley and Alaskan playwright, actor and slam poet, Mark Muro,…
Hearing Aide: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound ‘A Jazzy Little Christmas’
It’s no easy feat to make a Christmas album stand out these days. There’s a lot to choose from and they all tend of blend into each other. Even original songs can have a tough time climbing the charts, except for Mariah Carey's “All I Want…
Hearing Aide: Ian McCuen ‘Songs of Fleeting Permanence, Vol. III’
Curl up, get warm and fall into a world of self discovery, an introspection that Ian McCuen has created. McCuen of Buffalo will release the third installment of his album, Songs of Fleeting Permanence, on November 22, once again capturing…
Hearing Aide: Holly Bowling ‘Live at the Old Church’
The mark of an incredible jam band performance is the groups' ability to be relentlessly creative. When four or five members work in unison to create, explore and build, we are gifted with a sonic adventure filled with memorable moments…
Hearing Aide: Vaporeyes ‘Self Titled Album’
Just try not to dance when listening to this album and your body might just spontaneously combust. Groovy, tight, spacious, perpetual - all things that describe the Vaporeyes' third crack at a full length jam/progressive rock album. The…