Tag: James Keen with Crossover

“Ever for Ever”: The Disarming Vulnerability of Boxwood Ivy

There is a distinct, intentional haze surrounding Boxwood Ivy and the new single, "Ever for Ever". While the artist chooses anonymity, hiding their face from the Los Angeles glare, the music itself is disarmingly exposed. It doesn’t try to impress you; it sits next to you on the couch and sighs, carrying the weight of a history that feels both personal and universal. https://open.spotify.com/track/6uuHsKs3LSOQGA1tYOW17X?si=6c5a78e318994442 The track...

Finding Survival in the Grit: “Derby Hill” by Derby Hill

There is a specific kind of quiet you find in the Midwest, and listening to Derby Hill and his self-titled release, "Derby Hill", feels like stumbling into that quiet after a long, noisy shift. It’s not the silence of emptiness; it’s the silence of after. After the argument, after the paycheck clears, after the sun goes down over the Detroit skyline or a Chicago...

James Keen’s ‘Crossover’: A Genre-Bending Solo Triumph

James Keen's 'Crossover': A Solo Triumph Blending Pop-Rock Mastery with Acoustic Soul Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer James Keen goes back to his roots with...