Album Review: Lindsay Schoolcraft, Worlds Away (Cyber Proxy Records, October 9th)

What is it about the harp that makes it sound so mystical, so spiritual, so enchanting? This graceful trinity of feelings are everywhere on Worlds Away, the latest offering by multi-instrumentalist Lindsay Schoolcraft. Celebrating a decade as a solo artist, the album sees Schoolcraft and her harp explore new musical territories with rearrangements of previously… Continue reading Album Review: Lindsay Schoolcraft, Worlds Away (Cyber Proxy Records, October 9th)

Jeramie Kling and Taylor Nordberg Announce Departure from Massacre

Kling (left), a pooch, and Nordberg ham it up for Smoke and Mirrors.

Florida death metal outfit Massacre will be undergoing more lineup changes following the departure of guitarist Taylor Nordberg and drummer Jeramie Kling.  A glance at Massacre’s Wikipedia lineup section shows long list of past musicians, with Kling and Nordberg being part of the band for just a year. An abbreviated version of their Facebook statement… Continue reading Jeramie Kling and Taylor Nordberg Announce Departure from Massacre

Album Review: Kariti’s Covered Mirrors (Aural Music, Sept. 18th)

Mourning. It is a process that we all have to deal with in one way or another throughout our lives. It is a sorrowful and painful experience but it can also involve cleansing, rejuvenation and acceptance. Mourning is the dominant theme of Kariti’s debut album Covered Mirrors. Kariti is a Russian-born artist living in Italy… Continue reading Album Review: Kariti’s Covered Mirrors (Aural Music, Sept. 18th)

Of Harps, Hearts, and Honesty: An Interview with Lindsay Schoolcraft

“We’re all so connected by social media and the internet these days, and yet, we have never been so distant from each before,” states multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Lindsay Schoolcraft. Without a doubt, this sentiment perfectly captures the feeling shared by many as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people all around the world. Furthering this statement,… Continue reading Of Harps, Hearts, and Honesty: An Interview with Lindsay Schoolcraft

Album Review: SpellBook’s Magick & Mischief (Cruz Del Sur, Sept. 25th)

By Mark Partin Back in 2007, drummer Nickolas Zinn and vocalist Nate Tyson put their superb talents together and formed the band WITCH HAZEL.  Stellar guitarist Andy Craven and bassist Seibert Lowe now complete the quartet. Toiling hard, they self-released 3 albums: Forsaken Remedies (2012), Nocturnity (2015), and Otherworldly (2018) — which all caught the… Continue reading Album Review: SpellBook’s Magick & Mischief (Cruz Del Sur, Sept. 25th)