#musical-influences

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fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

MGK: lost americana

Colson Baker's album 'lost americana' is fascinating despite its lack of quality and features extensive references to classic rock.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos 1 & 3; Two Scherzos album review deft execution of the Russian's early exuberance

Shostakovich's early symphonies show diverse influences while later works align more closely with Mahler.
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Shudder to Think: Pony Express Record

Craig Wedren knew he wanted to be a rock star after discovering KISS, influenced by his mother's musical tastes and inspired by vocalists like Freddie Mercury and Ozzy Osbourne.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Was Cleo Laine, dead at 97, a great jazz singer? Not according to her.

Cleo Laine, despite being celebrated as a jazz singer, identified herself primarily as a singer of songs with a contralto voice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jim Legxacy: Black British Music review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

On the block, I was listening to Mitski. This detail provides a striking contrast to the familiar scenarios in UK rap, highlighting a mood of vulnerability and introspection.
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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Thee Heart Tones in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Thee Heart Tones showcase a soulful sound reminiscent of classic records, with Jazmine Alvarado's emotive voice conveying deep feelings of heartbreak and longing, complemented by fluid guitar and keyboard interplay.
SF music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Sophia Kennedy: Squeeze Me

The track just gets jauntier as it develops: a twinkly piano, cartoon electro-buzz, and a verbose vocal that fills nearly all space in the arrangement.
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