Rockmommy Karen O’s Apocalyptic Experiences Fuel a Dystopian Yeah Yeah Yeahs Comeback Record
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ new record ‘Cool it Down’ isn’t Fever to Tell, with its thrilling, euphoric surges. But it is pretty damn good for dystopian art rock.
Seth Adam, Indie Rocker and Diehard DIY Dad, on Raising Girls and Building a Musical Legacy
Connecticut indie musician and girl dad Seth Adam talks about his deep DIY ethos, his new album ‘Fits and Starts and Stops’ and why it’s important for artists to stand up for their beliefs.
The Interrupters ‘In The Wild’: Record Review
The Interrupters’ fourth studio album In the Wild digs deep, tapping into the real-life experiences of lead singer Aimee Interrupter.
Claudia Robin Gunn’s New Record ‘Sing for the Sea’ is Perfect for Little Mermaids and Mermen
Claudia Robin Gunn’s new record is more than a nautical summer soundtrack.
Indie Rock Musician Sarah Dunn Talks New Album, Motherhood and More
It’s only fitting that New Haven, Connecticut’s newest indie-rock breakout star is a soccer mom and mental healthcare worker.
Smith & Yarn’s New Album Mixes Reggae, Country, and More
Musician dads Smith & Yarn blend multiple musical genres in this fun, folksy, reggae-country family music album with cool, unexpected collaborations.
Susan Cattaneo’s New Album ‘All is Quiet’ Awakens Listeners to a Lush Soundscape
Cattaneo truly took the quieter moments of life to tap into her feelings, and put them into lyrics that resonate with listeners.
Musician Stephen Peter Rodgers’ New Record Gets Real
Stephen Peter Rodgers’ new self-produced album is real, raw and emotional, offering hope to listeners.
Edie Carey Unveils New Record Inspired by Motherhood
The record is also about the ‘veil’ of security that hides us from ourselves and others, and it’s also about lifting a veil to see the underbelly and truth of things.
Suzi Moon’s New 3-Song EP ‘Animal’: A Review
Suzi Moon’s vocal delivery is high-pitched and raspy, with a cocky swagger that’s closer to Iggy Pop than Brody Dalle. Her music is glam, intense, and brilliant — yet I almost missed out on hearing the artist because my inbox is overflowing with sound files.
Passing Strange’s Anthony Paolucci on Raising a Piano Prodigy, Songwriting, and His Band’s New Baby — ‘Afterthought’
Connecticut indie-rock duo Passing Strange’s latest record is called Afterthought, but the 12-song collection is anything but. The album, which came out in October, encompasses an expansive sonic realm — impressively executed by just one vocalist/keyboardist (Kate Mirabella) and one drummer (Anthony Paolucci) — and feels wilder and more playful at times than The Water and The Woods, the band’s early pandemic full-length, though equally emotive.
Turkey Vulture’s Metal Mom Jessie May on Making ‘Twist the Knife’ While Raising a Baby
Few musical genres ares more potent and cathartic than hardcore, metal and old-school punk rock. Yet it is these genres that I felt internally pressured to abandon when I became a mom in suburbia (and it took me years to re-embrace them).
