Tag: Precious Akpan

Maverick Smith Ignites A Raw Rebellion with “We Make Fire, They Make Smoke”

Maverick Smith’s “We Make Fire, They Make Smoke” lands not with a thud, but with the distinct, satisfying crackle of something catching alight. It’s a title that carries the grit of the Ohio Valley in its consonants, a resolute statement from a band – Paige Bosic on commanding vocals and rhythm guitar, Sean Boynes sculpting soundscapes on guitar, Jim Courtney’s intricate drumming, Charlie Kovach’s...

Guess Pre “Clarity”: A Sonic Blender of Angst

Guess Pre's "Clarity." The name itself feels like a punchline missing its joke, or maybe the setup to a philosophical riddle I'm not equipped to solve. Gregory Stanton, the Wisconsin-based artist behind the moniker, has served up a nine-track album that's… well, it's trying to be a lot of things, and surprisingly, mostly succeeding. https://open.spotify.com/album/2hV27eRxEJp08kML02uRW1 This isn't background music for folding laundry. It's more like the...

Tibey Channels Life’s Stories Through Captivating Musical Narratives

Nigerian Sensation Tibey Channels Life's Stories Through Captivating Musical Narratives. There are musicians out there with a natural talent for captivating audiences with their stories....