Album Review: Shawn James - The Dark & The Light
Shawn James released his album "The Dark & The Light" on March 22, 2019. I Love KC Music asked roots music super fans and fans of Shawn James, Jeannie and Elaine Holmes to guest write a review of his album. It is a great honor for my mother, Jeannie Holmes and I, Elaine Holmes to write a record review on behalf of our dear friend Shawn James (Los Angeles, CA). We have been ardent followers of his music for many years now. His latest offering, “The Dark & The Light,” is his
Album Review: Sky Smeed - Leaving Again
“Leaving Again” by Sky Smeed blends tender hearted lyrics and music with comical stories telling about his experiences as a traveling musician. As a fellow musician and traveler myself, I related to this album quite a bit and found myself with tears in my eyes by the time I reached the last track. He begins the album with the title track which was my personal favorite “Leaving Again” that has electric guitar finger picking and soft, sweet vocals talking about saying goodbye t
Carswell and Hope: Exit Plan Album Review
Carswell & Hope Exit Plan Carswell and Hope’s Exit Plan shows its folky, singer-songwriter roots packaged as a collection of stories about women and the impact on their life in an indie pop bundle. The first song on the EP, Cordelia, pulls you in with a building hypnotic beat, utilizing production reminiscent of 90s alternative, pop rock forcing your head to bob along. Abilene, the second track, starts you off with straightforward drums and a little sassy 1, 2, 3, 4. Light