Listening to Bloomfield Machine's new seventeen-track instrumental album, “Copium,” feels a bit like stepping into a terrarium during a quiet downpour. The title itself suggests a kind of modern, knowing self-delusion, the balm we apply just to get by. Yet, the music crafted by Huntington Beach’s Brian Kassan is far too sincere for pure cynicism. This isn’t the sound of giving up; it’s the...

London Vocalist Fiona Ross Marks 100-Song Milestone with 21-Track Collection "Moments In My Notebook" Spanning Intimate Ballads to Latin-Infused Jazz Fiona Ross stands as a refreshing counterpoint. Her album, "Moments In My Notebook," arrives as both celebration and an affirmation marking her 100th original composition while steadfastly refusing to compromise her artistic vision. The 21-track album goes against the current trend in the music business for...