by Jason's Jukebox | Nov 8, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Do you remember the mid to late 90’s when nu metal became the dominant sound of the airwaves? The music scene was struggling to find the next big thing in the wake of grunge, and the angst of nu metal became the next big thing. The debut album by Downfall 2012 would...
by Jason's Jukebox | Oct 15, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Ella Atlas features Stephen Masucci on guitars, bass, and keyboards, and Tarrah Maria on vocals, guitars, and keyboards. Stephen’s name might be a bit familiar to those who follow the indie scene – as a member of The Lost Patrol and The Lovely Tangibles,...
by Jason's Jukebox | Oct 9, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Ian and Phil Jackson – the father / son duo known as Nutopians – return with their 2nd full length album, Rewind. The album was preceded by two EP’s that gave us a taste of what was to come – post punk tunes that’ll stay with you long...
by Jason's Jukebox | Sep 6, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
A year after reintroducing himself to the music world with the 1st of 2 EP’s, Mansun’s Paul Draper returns with his debut solo full length album – over a decade in the making. EP1 and EP2 from last year showcased Paul’s writing partnerships...
by Jason's Jukebox | Aug 7, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
A couple of weeks ago I finally had the opportunity to see Natalie Merchant in concert again at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, WA. It had been about 16 years since I last saw her in Philadelphia on the Motherland tour. All those years ago in Philadelphia...
by Jason's Jukebox | Aug 4, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Many years ago a friend gushed to me about pop star Lorde – telling me that she was the absolute best he’d heard in a bit. Now, most of the aging hipsters in my age range (mid 30’s to mid 40’s) DO seem like pop music – ironically or...
