Get To Know Cole Williams
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/composer Cole Williams is a musical force. She’s been honing her craft for years, making a name for herself domestically and in Europe. As she readies for the release of her limited-edition, double EP Out of the Basement, Out of the Box (out on May 8th), Williams spoke with Aural Notes about pursuing...
ARTIST ON THE RISE: Danielle Dubois
Oakland-based singer-songwriter Danielle Dubois is a passionate musician who has traveled the world on her quest to explore the origins and sounds that have influenced the music that she loves. After many years (and miles) of honing her craft, Dubois is in her native Oakland making music that draws from her experiences and influences. She...
Top 10 Albums Of 2011 That You May Have Missed
At this time of year, many are publishing their lists of the top recordings of the year. Those top 10, 20 50, or even 100 recordings that rose to the top of. Well, we have our own list. But it is a list of the top recordings you may have missed this year. Mind...
New Music Tuesday – February 22, 2011
Well, in case you haven’t heard, British songstress Adele has a new album out today. Her sophomore album, 21, has been generating buzz for months and has been one of the most anticipated albums of the year. It has been nearly three years since the release of her debut album, 19, and since then Adele...
2011 Grammy Awards – A Success?
Each year, I often hear many people snarking that they can’t be bothered to watch the Grammy Awards because either the music is “crap” or they don’t believe in awards or it’s a big waste of time. Well, for all of the complaining that I hear each year, someone tuned in to this year’s telecast....
Coachella: A Newbie’s Experience
It has been a few days, but I’m still flying high from my first (and hopefully not last) Coachella experience. By now, everyone knows that it was a sold-out festival, posting record attendance. I’m not big on crowds, so knowing that the event was sold out before I even showed up made me a bit...