Tag: Alternative Rock

The Stark Reality of Cinnamon Rayne’s “Caroline”

Cinnamon Rayne’s single “Caroline” doesn’t drift into your ears; it materializes, like damp chill seeping through a window frame you thought was sealed. This isn't the hazy comfort some dream pop offers. Oh no. This Rochester songwriter has brewed something far more unsettling, an urgent plea cloaked in eerie synth washes and vocals that hover with genuine concern, maybe even panic. https://open.spotify.com/album/3mnoY7Hz9lxIDtFfRE3mJB?si=xWTzRM53Q1yoohZTNzdwGA The sound itself is...

Dewar Delivers An Emotionally Resonant Eleven-Track Masterpiece ‘Rudiment’

"Rudiment," Dewar's new album from Britain, has a big impact. They take you on an exciting trip through current pop rock with a funky twist that makes you feel good. For more than ten years, she's been writing songs. From the first note, her smooth voice and smooth delivery, which can be heard on every single track, take people by surprise. From the first idea for a...

Blueburst Manifest A Resurgence Of Vintage Verve In ‘Train In Vain’

Guitarist Craig Douglas Miller's Blueburst: A Manifesto of Musings from a 20-Year Musical Sabbatical. Craig Douglas Miller and Marty Willson-Piper are at the forefront of...