Three New Digests Compiled and Front Page Refreshed!
We have compiled the last 36 reviews presented via Site Updates over the last three months into the March, April and May 2005 editions of our Digest. Our front page has been refreshed with links to our newest features: Ann Burstyn of DreamAria, Lynn Michalopoulos of Bebek and Aleena (solo, Kaipa).
Also check out interviews and reviews published during the last three months, including: Anne-Marie Helder (solo, TigerDragon, Karnataka), Carmen Espanaes (Midnattsol), Vik Levak and Jody Quine (Viia, Balligomingo), Sarah Howells (Halflight, Jylt) as well as Laura Lindstrom and Jean Paul Davis (UI Blue).
Links to our reviews of the beloved tribute album to Nia George (Jylt), Lucie Silvas' first live performance and our Cosmic Stepping Stones feature have been incorporated in the refresh. (30 May 2005)
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Reviews of Rajaton's Kevät and Anna-Mari Kähärä Orchestra Albums Now Online!
Our review of the fourth full length album by Finland's vocal ensemble Rajaton entitled Kevät (Spring) is now online. Check out our review of the debut album by the Anna-Mari Kähärä Orchestra. Anna-Mari is one of the Finnish Adiemus singers. (30 May 2005)
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Review of Patricia Barber's Modern Cool Now Online!
Our review of the Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs re-mastered version of Patricia Barber's Modern Cool album is now online! (30 May 2005)
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Review of Aimee Mann's Lost In Space Now Online!
Our review of the Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs re-mastered version of Aimee Mann's Lost In Space album is now online! (30 May 2005)
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Review of Kaipa's Mindrevolutions Now Online!
In conjunction with our new feature article on Aleena, our review of Kaipa's stunning new album Mindrevolutions also featuring her contributions is now online. (29 May 2005)
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Aleena Feature Now Online!
Aleena is a rapidly emerging Swedish singer-songwriter that has contributed to the last three releases by Kaipa. Our feature includes an exclusive interview with the singer and a review of her debut solo album entitled Aleena's Café. (29 May 2005)
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Bebek Feature Now Online!
Bebek is an emerging alternative five-person ensemble from Philadelphia fronted by lead vocalist Lynn Michaopoulos. Our feature reviews their self-titled album and incorporates an exclusive and indepth interview with their singer. (29 May 2005)
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Review of Rachael Sage's Ballads & Burlesque Now Online!
Our review of the sixth--and perhaps the best in the series--full length album by Rachael Sage entitled Ballads & Burlesque is now online. It is linked to reviews of her prior five recordings at Musical Discoveries as well as an earlier interview with the artist. (27 May 2005)
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Review of Paatos Kallocain Now Online
Our review of the second album entitled Kallocain, a nine-track progressive rock album by the by Swedish band Paatos is now online. (23 May 2005)
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Wanna hear Menayeri? So Do We!
Last October the progressive rock band Menayeri (website) fronted by the stunning vocalist Sonia Ivelisse (who had taken over in March 2003 for Emi Touset who had been with the band from their earlier days) contacted us directly stating their signficant interest in having a story about their music published at Musical Discovieries.
Sadly, despite over a dozen e-mails back and forth between the band's management and ours, the review CD they promised us has not yet managed to successfullly make the journey from their Puerto Rico studio to our New York headquarters. We will inform you when it does!
Has anybody heard Menayeri? Let us know in the comments section below! (21 May 2005)
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Review of Nicola Hitchcock's Debut Solo Album Now Online!
Our review of Nicola Hitchcock's debut solo album Passive Aggressive album is now online. The album combines reissues of several of Nicola's recent collaborations with new material and takes an introspective step away from Mandalay. (15 May 2005)
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Review of Midnattsol's Where Twilight Dwells and Interview with Carmen Espanaes Now Online
Our review of the Midnattsol album Where Twilight Dwells is accompanied by an exclusive and in-depth interview with their stunning lead vocalist Carmen Espanaes. (15 May 2005)
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Review of Mostly Autumn's Storms Over Still Water Now Online
Our review of Mostly Autumn's new CD/DVD set entitled Storms Over Still Water is now online. Like the booklet accompanying the special edition package, our review includes photos by official band photographer Chris Walkden. (15 May 2005)
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New Sylvia Tosun Album Released!
Our exclusive interview with Sylvia Tosun to celebrate the release of her brand new album Jump In is now online! Read our album review, view additional photos and follow links to further reviews from our digest. Visit Sylvia Tosun's website for further information on the new album. (12 May 2005)
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Nia George Messages Review Now Online!
Our review of Nia George's debut album of Jylt and personal rarities, a heartfelt tribute of demos and finished tracks published after her tragic death, is now online. (09 May 2005)
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Nicki Jaine Interview and Debut Solo Album Review Now Online!
Our review of Nicki Jaine's debut solo album Of Pigeons and Other Curiousities is accompanied by an exclusive interview with the artist. (08 May 2005)
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Petra Haden Album Reviews Now Online!
Our review of Petra Haden's acoustic album with Bill Frisell as well as our review her stunning a capella rendition of The Who Sell Out are both online. (08 May 2005)
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Adele Bertei Interview and Anubian Lights Album Review Now Online!
Our review of the latest Anubian Lights album entitled Phantascope as well as an exclusive interview with lead singer Adele Bertei conducted earlier this year are now both online! (07 May 2005)
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