Review of Shauna Burns' "Anamnesis" EP Now Online!
Our review of the fourth release by Nevada-based Shauna Burns entitled Anamnesis is now online. Fans of Tori Amos and Karnataka will adore this EP. (20 June 2009)
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Review of X Anima "Inside Warrior" Album Now Online!
Our review of the debut album by X Anima entitled Inside Warrior is now online. The progressive rock band from Sweden, certain to draw attention from Kate Bush enthusiasts, is fronted by lead vocalist Jade Ell. (13 June 2009)
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Review of Renaissance "Song of Scheherazade" DVD Now Online!
Our review of the long-awaited and very first official DVD by Renaissance entitled Song of Scheherazade is now online. The 125-minute recording includes segments of two of the band's best live performances in 1976 and 1979. (13 June 2009)
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Review of Mr So & So's "Sugarstealer" Now Online!
Our review of the new album Sugarstealer by the reformed UK progressive rock band Mr So & So is now online. Mr So & So comprises members from Secret Giant and includes vocal work by Charlotte Evans. (31 May 2009)
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Review of "IOEarth" Now Online!
Our review of the self-titled debut album by Britain's IOEarth is now online. This album is a 90-minute progressive masterpiece. (31 May 2009)
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Review of The Opium Cartel's "Night Blooms" Now Online!
Our review of the debut album, entlted Night Blooms by Norway's The Opium Cartel is now online. The Opium Cartel is a second project by Jacob Holm-Lupo and with tracks featuring female vocalists Sylvia Skjellestad and Rachel Haden, also includes contributions from other White Willow stalwarts. (31 May 2009)
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Review of Tori Amos' "Abnormally Attracted To Sin" Now Online!
Our review of the tenth studio album entitled Abnormally Attracted To Sin by the award-winning singer songwriter Tori Amos is now online. (31 May 2009)
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Review of Rick Wakeman's "The Six Wives of Henry VIII Live at Hampton Court Palace" Now Online!
Our review of the limited edition double album chronicling Rick Wakeman's two-night live performance of The Six Wives of Henry VIII at the Hampton Court Palace is now online. (30 May 2009)
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Review of Saint Bernadette's "Word To The Lourdes" Now Online!
Our review of the first of three 2009 EPs by Saint Bernadette entitled Word To The Lourdes is now online. (30 May 2009)
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Review of Jeannine Hebb's "Too Late To Change Me" Now Online!
Our review of the debut EP entitled Too Late To Change Me by the amazing singer songwriter Jeannine Hebbs is now online. This five star (
) recording from 2007 completely blew us away. (30 May 2009)
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Review of "Introducing Kate Earl" Now Online!
Our review of her debut EP Introducing Kate Earl is now online. (30 May 2009)
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Review of MaryAnne Marino's "A Little Something" EP Now Online!
Our review of the new EP by MaryAnne Marino entitled A Little Something is now online. (30 May 2009)
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Amanda Zelina Interview Now Online!
In the run up to our review of Amanda Zelina's album Love Me Till I'm Me Again, we have published our exclusive interview with the stunning Canadian singer songwriter. (25 May 2009)
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Review of Beth Wimmer's "Miracle Girl" Album Now Online!
Our review of Beth Wimmer's latest recording, Miracle Girl, is now online! (25 May 2009)
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Review of Claire Vezina's "Cyber Neptune" Now Online!
Our review of the fourth album by Quebec's Claire Vezina entitled Cyber Neptune is now online. (24 May 2009)
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Sarena Paton Feature Now Online!
Our all new Sarena Paton feature article includes an exclusive interview and reviews of her three releases: Almost Like Love (2004), Remember (2006) and La Carissima (2009). (24 May 2009)
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Jennings Feature Now Online!
Our all new Mary Jennings feature article includes an exclusive interview and reviews of her four releases: Jennings (2001), Recovery (2003), Femtastic (2007) and Storybook (2009). (24 May 2009)
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Review of Align Self-Titled EP and Yael Akron Interview Now Online!
Our review of the self-titled EP by the Israeli rock band Align is joined by an exclusive interview with their lead vocalist Yael Akron. Visitors should note that Align evolved from the band Manga, reviewed and interviewed here at the end of 2007. (23 May 2009)
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Review of Sofia Talvik's New Summer Single Now Online!
In the run up to the release of her fourth album, our review of Sofia Talvik's summer single "Strawberries On My Tongue" is now online. Follow links in the article to our review of Johnstown and our 2008 interview with the artist. (07 May 2009)
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Pre-Release Review of Viveynne's EP "Becoming Jane Doe" Now Online!
We are pleased to introduce the brand new Canadian band Viveynne and their stunning vocalist Mikaila Straatsma with a review of their eight-track EP Becoming Jane Doe. This is the band's very first review! Preview the EP's tracks at their MySpace. (03 May 2009)
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Features and Reviews Coming Soon to Musical Discoveries!
After the first quarter's hiatus and a serious bereavement, Musical Discoveries is returning. Photographically rich feature articles are being prepared on Align (formerly Manga from Israel, Rock), Amanda Zelina (Canada, alternative), [Mary] Jennings (New York, alternative rock) and Sarena Paton (Canada, classical crossover).
Forthcoming CD reviews include Sugar Stealer (Mr So & So, England), IOEarth (IOEarth, England), Night Blooms (The Opium Cartel, Norway) Smoke & Mirrors (The Eden House, England), Anamnesis (Shauna Burns, USA), Neither Here Nor There (Eleisha Eagle, USA). Also watch for our review of Twirl (AO featuring Miriam Stockley, USA). (03 May 2009)
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New Michelle Young Interview Online at Smiling-Shark!
Michael Schübeler's own interview with Michelle Young created this year in English is now online at his website. (28 April 2009)
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Review of Sarah McLachlan's "Closer" Now Online!
Our review of Closer: The Best Of Sarah McLachlan is now online. The sixteen track album chronicles Sarah's work from 1989 to present day. (16 March 2009)
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Review of Sarah Brightman's "A Winter Symphony" Now Online!
Our review of Sarah Brightman's latest album A Winter Symphony is now online. The review joins a large array of Musical Discoveries articles about Sarah Brightman. (16 March 2009)
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Review of "Sirčnes" Now Online!
Written by Gabrielle Angelique, our review of the various artists compilation Sirčnes is now online. Conceived to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Musical Discoveries, the album features sixteen tracks by female vocalists reviewed here. (16 March 2009)
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Balligomingo Releases "Under An Endless Sky" Artwork!
Our October review of the forthcoming second album by Balligomingo entitled Under An Endless Sky has been updated with the official album artwork. (09 March 2009)
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Review of In This Moment's "The Dream" Album Now Online!
Our review of the stunning second full length album by In This Moment (USA) entitled The Dream is now online. The band is fronted by Maria Brink. (14 February 2009)
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Review of Aftermath's "Tides Of Sorrow" Album Now Online!
Our review of the debut album by Aftermath (Netherlands) entitled Tides Of Sorrow is now online. (14 February 2009)
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Review of Beangrowers' "Not In A Million Lovers" Now Online!
Our review of the latest album by Beangrowers, entitled Not In A Million Lovers" is now online! (07 February 2009)
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Panic Room Win Best New Band Classic Rock Society Award!
The Swansea-based band Panic Room (feature) was presented Best New Band Award by the Classic Rock Society on 03 January 2009. Anne-Marie was runner up to Magenta's Christina Booth who again won in the coveted Best Female Vocalist cagegory. (18 January 2009)
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