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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.
Sit back, unwind and enjoy the sounds that modern American music was built upon. Stella Hill has created a soft, personal collection peppered with the quintessential sounds of what made Americana music so influential. Listeners will find…
Hearing Aide: International Orange ‘A Man and His Dog (For Gaku)’
Losing ones you love stirs up a plethora of emotions that can be hard to process. But confronting the loss head on can be the best way to continue living your best life, the way the deceased would want you to live your life. For…
Hearing Aide: The Abyssmals ‘Gospels, Hymns and Other Trash’
Just in time for the impending summer heat comes the revival of the generally unappreciated sound of surf rock, unless you're Quentin Tarantino. Then, a track off this album will likely wind up on your next movie, shot in glorious 70mm…
Hearing Aide: Megg Farrell & Friends
There are two types of people in this world: those who like country and those who don’t. It can sound hokey, melancholy and just plain sad. There’s no denying that Megg Farrell & Friends have touches of those iconic country groups,…
Song Premiere: Megg Farrell And Friends to Release ‘Blues in the Womb’
Coming this April, Megg Farrell & Friends will release their first country-influenced album. Farrell is a seasoned jazz musician and is now trying her hand at the country scene with their song "Blues in the Womb."The new direction is a…
Hearing Aide: Bruiser and Bicycle ‘Woods Come Find Me’
This is Bruiser and Bicycle’s second stab at an album and they have found something worth sticking to. Nick Whittemore and Keegan Graziane decided to make a change of tone and left their first albums, post-punk basement-core group with…
Hearing Aide: BURLY ‘Self Titled Demon’
Slow down, stay a while and unwind with something like you have never heard before. Troy, NY natives, BURLY, have created a lush, warm and plain relaxing collection sure to help you let go of the days struggles - sinking into your chair…
Hearing Aide: Harmonic Dirt ‘Anthracite’
When I first started to pick apart Anthracite by Harmonic Dirt , I did so just instrumentally. The first track really pulled me in with sweet and simple instrumentation, angelic vocal harmonization and a catchy chorus. I dove deeper into…
Hearing Aide: Paranormal ‘The Project For Global Madness’
It’s eerie, dystopic, and a little unsettling - it’s fantastic. Paranormal, a.k.a Emmanuel Fernandez, takes a refreshing step away from what is considered popular and successful rap. The beats are intense and hard hitting, just like…
Hearing Aide: Jigsaw Youth ‘Sorry For The Distortion’
Jigsaw Youth came out swinging with their sophomore album, Sorry for the Distortion. The biggest change this time around is the production value. Their style, attitude and sound is similar to their first collection but great production…