by Jason's Jukebox | Feb 15, 2022 | Adventures in Record Reviews
The most exciting new indie bands conjure up visions of acoustic guitar, singing with friends around a fire, and an authentic approach to the music and lyrics. We are living in the golden age of up-and-coming bands that need to have their music heard. In my opinion,...
by Jason's Jukebox | Feb 1, 2022 | Adventures in Record Reviews
The genesis of John Mellencamp’s career is one of the more unique stories in rock n roll history. Forced to change his name to John Cougar in the 70’s before eventually moving back to his given name (with a middle phase as John Cougar Mellencamp), he’s long since...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jan 17, 2022 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Some of my favorite bands are the ones that avoid easy characterization. Indie band Oh Man Wow have just released their debut album, and this fits that description perfectly. The band is made up of Bryan Ray on vocals / guitar, Joy Maydak on bass / guitars /...
by Jason's Jukebox | Dec 8, 2021 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Andrew Steck is a composer based out of Athens, GA – yes, the home of R.E.M. His instrumental work is classical inspired infused with a modern pop sensibility. He’s been putting out albums at an aggressive rate, each with numerous highlights. Like so many others, my...
by Jason's Jukebox | Dec 5, 2021 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Empiires are a metal band based out of Dallas, TX. A few singles under their belt thus far, Stronger is the latest tune from the band. Featuring a classic metal sound but imbued with the aggression of Texas metal, this is a band that has a bright future ahead of it....
by Jason's Jukebox | Nov 26, 2021 | Adventures in Record Reviews
We last heard from Black Swan Lane during the last half of 2019 when they released the stellar LP Vita Eterna. The LP stood out as a highlight in the band’s oeuvre and featured guitar wizard Dave Fielding from the criminally underappreciated bands The Chameleons and...