Klef Notes

I have selected a Neo-Classical/Ambient track to smoothly usher us into this year called 2020.  The track is called “Rebirth” taken from the album of the same name.  Juan Sanchez is the composer who so surgically melted this…

The road less traveled is filled with the most interesting things – the more daring feats that forces change to take place in life, and the most tranquil of places that gives pause when life is too hectic.  Regardless, the…

You know the feeling of slipping into your favorite leather jacket?  The one that is worn a bit with some loose fringes and cracks, but it is still supple that it just fits the best?  And even though it may…

Today, I’d like to introduce you to a new band called A Night in November (ANIN).  Originally from Leeds in Yorkshire, England, the band includes Gareth (singer/bass), Luis (screamer/guitar), and Costa (drums).  These cats are creating Pop Punk music that…

Reintroducing an artist to readers and fans is one of the best things about being a Music Journalist because it shows how music is ever-evolving.  This time around it’s the music of Jambrains.  

To reiterate, Jambrains is the solo project…

As a music journalist, when I am sent music that sounds as if it was meticulously mixed inside of the meanest, most exhilarating, music lab there ever was in modern music, I just must share the music.  So glad I…

“Forest Fire” is an Alternative Pop track by Lucy Booth. In this authentic conceptual track, the point of view is told by that artist’s observation of the negative consequences from man’s series of bad choices which in turn…

It takes supremacy over one’s skill, style, and representation to become a formidable contender in the world of music today.  With such image-driven artists, and copycat competitors, it is hard to find an artist who is original, yet passionate about…

Forget everything you THINK you know about the song “Is You Is, or Is You Ain’t My Baby” by Louis Jordan (1943) as Iron Mike Norton has adapted this track to bring the weight of THEN and NOW!…

 “Heavy Weight” is a song by Leeds duo Sunflower Thieves.  The track features a nice warm musical atmosphere and beacons why we fell in love with Sunflower Thieves in the first place – that presence of peace within…

Just released this month on the 4^th from Whistlewood Studios is the latest single by one of the hottest Progressive Rock / Modern Folk artists crashing the music scene – it is called “Running with the Outliers”…

When a song features a snazzy beat and a sly stimulating lead, the only thing one needs to do is add their favorite dance moves to make it complete.  Right here, right now, Barbara Borgelin’s “Woman Shine” mixes up all…

We all know and love those special moments - those that make memories.  But those special moments that engages all of our senses without any interruptions or intrusions makes the BEST memories.  “Precious Time” is a song by…

Yana is a singer/songwriter from Czech Republic who is re-introducing classic Folk music to the Millennials without mechanically erasing the beauty and candor of the genre. 

Yana’s latest single “Distant Shore” feature quiet instrumentation and passionate vocals that…

Ever since my ears and the music of Miranda Arieh became acquainted with each other in July of 2018, never have the three of us parted.  This artist’s music has continued to weave a kaleidoscopic relationship in my musical repertoire.…

Velvet & Stone is a Contemporary Folk duo from Devon, UK that consists of Lara Snowdon (songwriter/lead vocal/acoustic guitar) and Kathryn Tremlett (violin/backing vocals). 

Velvet & Stone have released four studio albums including their latest “Velvet & Stone” – a…

Coming out of the mind, and off the hands, of the artist I call our generation’s Bob Dylan is “The Ribbon and the Rope,” the latest full-length EP by Chris Watkins / Drunk Poets. 

Just to refresh my readers about…

“It’s A Hurt” is a song recorded by Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, Ghostly Beard which was released on September 4^th.  Ghostly Beard is always one to push the limits within Indie Music by never settling for…

Colors represent more than just patterns for clothes or design templates to cover interiors and exteriors, colors also illustrate moods, emotions, realities, and practical matters.  And having an artist that writes music using lyrics that tie together tangible and intangible…

“Ghost” is a song by Belfast-born singer/songwriter Owen Denvir.  The first single off of his greatly anticipated EP “Sticks” expected to drop this year, “Ghost” is an ah-some mix of what I call Orchestral ElectroPop with its driven,…

It is so fulfilling to receive new music by artists that first captured your ears earlier on in their career – to see them climbing higher and creating wonderful music. 

Just to recap, Jayna Jennings is an American singer/songwriter/musician hailing…

Ashes for Dreams is the sum of two talents – Johan Alm of Sweden and Karen O’Mahony of Ireland.  What Ashes for Dreams has brought to the music table is an interesting mesh of Heavy Rock and Modern Folk music.…

There really is strength in numbers, and The Silver Lake Chorus (TSLC) is evidence to that statement – with their voices.  I am pretty sure The VOICE creator John de Mol had a sound like this in mind when he…

Just like black panthers and snow leopards, it is rare within today’s music arena to find bold Rockers who just happen to be female.  We rarely get to see Rockers who are not afraid to lay it down with real…