TJ Howlett has officially ushered in the heavy, introspective season with his new release, "Easy Street". The Melbourne singer, songwriter, and early-90s grunge veteran bypasses modern polish altogether, choosing instead to steep himself in sultry, slow blues-rock that carries the weight of a smoke-filled room and deep-seated regret. https://open.spotify.com/album/6wLvX4vix5YygVOuQ7039p?si=aasK_0XHSAmhDNLFrh-aUw The title track maps out the murky topography of a rundown dive bar. We are observing melancholic...

A Nostalgic Resonance: Celebrating Shared Harmony in "It Takes Two". Sharon Hendrix's musical career has been nothing short of inspirational, from the time she was only two years old and fearlessly sang out in church to her collaborations with superstars like Bob Dylan, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. Her most recent cover of "It Takes Two," a duet with Marvin Robinson, reflects the same passion and...