 CD REVIEWS John Stowers - Everything You Do CD Review Winner of the 2004 Billboard World Song Contest award, with "Jimmy's Song" placing 3rd in the R&B/Blues category, John Stowers is no newcomer in the genre of blues rock. He's a talented singer/songwriter who has performed in bars and coffee houses for the bulk of his musical career, and has learned a thing or two in the area of songwriting. Not having the opportunity to see him perform live, I could gage by his CD that he knows how to please an audience. more: Susannah Blinkoff - Taking You on a Vision Quest with Her Latest CD Let's Pretend A refreshing mix of relaxed vocals and breathable production values, Susannah Blinkoff is brilliant at creating an atmosphere of quirky meets sultry. Her vocals are pure and her lyrics possess a sardonic, teasing quality at times. She successfully lands on her choruses, changing the tone to serious. This is the result of the serious analysis of her own songwriting—doing away with indulgence and embracing skilled collaboration of which this album is truly the result. more: CD Reviews by Sean McKenzie Interviews • Fashion • Columns • Travel • Health & Fitness • Ash Gupta • Indie Hotspot • Videos • Staff • Index |