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Published inThe RiffAlbum Review | ‘Midwinter Graces’ by Tori AmosAmos dips her toes into the realms of holiday music bridging her pop world into the classical realm she would tackle next.Dec 21, 202419Dec 21, 202419
Published inModern Music AnalysisThe Supporting Character by Emily Kinney | Album ReviewThe Walking Dead alum’s fourth album blows a western wind into her singer/songwriter tales of insecurities and growth.Dec 21, 2024Dec 21, 2024
Published inThe RiffAlbum Review | ‘Soul of a Woman’ by Sharon Jones & The Dap-KingsJones and The Dap-Kings’s final album is a testament to her passion and empathy.Dec 14, 202418Dec 14, 202418
Published inThe RiffAlbum Review | ‘How I Do’ by ResRes’s genre-expansive debut shows her talent and that of producer Santigold.Dec 7, 202417Dec 7, 202417
Published inThe RiffAlbum Review | ‘Pretty On The Inside’ by HoleCourtney and crew debut their unforgiving grunge soundNov 30, 202418Nov 30, 202418
Published inThe RiffAlbum Review | ‘Love and Liberation’ by Jazzmeia HornHorn’s sophomore release displays the singer’s masterful skill to command emotion against a sea of jazz.Nov 23, 202437Nov 23, 202437