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  • BFnD, Featuring Jeff Westlake (Hydrogyn) and Rising New Talent, Sammi DeVille, Set To Drop Debut Album

    The debut album from BFnD has been a year in the making, and it is hot. So hot that it’s called Fire.

    What started out as an experiment by veteran rocker and Hydrogyn founder Jeff Westlake with enigmatic singer-songwriter Sammi DeVille quickly turned into a full EP. Soon, it had turned into a full album.

    “This album is scorching,” Westlake says. “From Sammi’s killer lyrics and her incredible vocals to working with fellow newcomers Jamie Hollow and Kayla Watson, this entire experience is refreshing. It really has built itself into a frenzy.”

    Two singles and videos – “I’ve Seen The Devil” and “Don’tcha Walk Away” – already have served notice to the rock community that this band is a force to be reckoned with. It is, in fact, a BFnD.

    The rest of the track listings are:

    X I’m Watching

    X Gasolina

    X Fire

    X Cannibal

    X No risk no reward

    X On and On

    X And at least one bonus track

    Many familiar names from Westlake’s music career step in to provide assistance to the band. Those include Jeff Boggs, Ryan Stepp, John Cardilino, Todd Long, Jacob Freed, Patrick Liotard, Anthony Dura, Mickael Jublin and Joe Migz. There’s even an appearance by late Hydrogyn bassist Chris Sammons.

    Pre-sales of Fire start next week, so keep an out for that. Work nearly has finished on BFnD’s second release that is expected to be out for the holidays, and the band already has begun the writing and demoing process for the third release.

    Trust us when we say this is one Fire you’re going to want to play with – and play repeatedly.

  • Waxahatchee

    Waxahatchee’s cover of Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” has involuntarily become my personal theme song for 2024.

  • Waxahatchee

    Waxahatchee’s cover of Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” has involuntarily become my personal theme song for 2024.

  • Wychmore Hill Suite (Anthony Phillips, 2024)

    We all know Ant Phillips lives in a musical world of his own, a very charming one. This track comes from his 2024 “The Golden Hour” album, twelfth installment of the “Private Parts and Pieces” series, an archival project begun in 1978. This 19 minutes suite for classical and 12 string guitars was recorded around 1989 and IMHO is the brightest gem of “The Golden Hour”: varied, well balanced, full of beautiful themes and built up on a coherent, dynamic pattern. One wonders why such a beauty had to wait a release for more than 35 years. 


    Ant Phillips took himself this beautiful cover photo.

    Its four movements ( I. Country Mile – II. Ring of Steel – III. Peaceful Land – IV. Jack The Lad ) each feature two or three recurring themes and alternate fast and calm moments, so they’re never boring and conjure up folk, gypsy, pastoral and classical roots, sounding fully English the way only Phillips can do. A parting note about the title: a Wychmore Hill doesn’t exist, Ant was inspired by Northern London’s Winchmore Hill: he switched to a sharper and almost medieval sound.

  • Wychmore Hill Suite (Anthony Phillips, 2024)

    We all know Ant Phillips lives in a musical world of his own, a very charming one. This track comes from his 2024 “The Golden Hour” album, twelfth installment of the “Private Parts and Pieces” series, an archival project begun in 1978. This 19 minutes suite for classical and 12 string guitars was recorded around 1989 and IMHO is the brightest gem of “The Golden Hour”: varied, well balanced, full of beautiful themes and built up on a coherent, dynamic pattern. One wonders why such a beauty had to wait a release for more than 35 years. 


    Ant Phillips took himself this beautiful cover photo.

    Its four movements ( I. Country Mile – II. Ring of Steel – III. Peaceful Land – IV. Jack The Lad ) each feature two or three recurring themes and alternate fast and calm moments, so they’re never boring and conjure up folk, gypsy, pastoral and classical roots, sounding fully English the way only Phillips can do. A parting note about the title: a Wychmore Hill doesn’t exist, Ant was inspired by Northern London’s Winchmore Hill: he switched to a sharper and almost medieval sound.

  • Beck and The BSO orchestrate entertaining success with eclectic hybrid music event

    beck-bso-tanglewoodLENOX, Mass – It was something still a bit new for veteran rocker Beck, and something really different for many…

  • The truth behind a generational anthem and how mainstream media profits from disparaging youth

    beck-loser-storyIn the context of music’s cultural influence, the explosive power of Beck’s 1994 hit song, “Loser,” is difficult to overstate….

  • Centregaze – Xeno – Album Review – Modern Progressive Metal from Canada

  • New Kids On The Block, Paula Abdul, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Austin, TX, July 12, 2024

    Friday night in Austin, TX marked the 3rd time I got to meet Paula Abdul. When presale tickets went on sale a few months back I snagged a front row aisle seat and hoped that a meet and greet would eventually be advertised, which it was. My good friend, Amparo, who is also a client […]

  • Have You Ever Wanted To Hear DESTRUCTION Cover ACCEPT? You’re In Luck

    German thrash metal veterans Destruction are thrilled to unveil their powerful rendition of the classic Accept track, “Fast As A Shark.”

    This iconic song, originally released on Accept’s 1982 album “Restless and Wild,” has been given a fresh, thrash-infused twist by Destruction, showcasing their signature high-energy style. Known for their aggressive sound and relentless performances, Destruction’s cover pays homage to the original while injecting their unique intensity and speed.

    Fans of both bands are in for a treat as Destruction breathes new life into this timeless metal anthem, reaffirming their status as stalwarts in the thrash metal scene. This release not only celebrates the enduring legacy of Accept but also highlights Destruction’s ability to honor their roots while continuing to push the boundaries of their genre.