For the last couple years I was tasked with putting together a list similar to this one for the Hartford Courant. Knowing in advance that I would be assigned this monumental task I made a special effort to scour the web and listen to literally every Connecticut-based album I could find across every genre imaginable. … More 2020 Connecticut Albums of the Year
2017 was a crazy year, filled with some indelible memories that I’ll cherish forever. Not the least of which was seeing my first two books published in February and April of that year. (Plus my beloved Philadelphia Eagles would finally win a Super Bowl following the 2017 season.) 2017 was also another banner year in … More A Decade of CT Music: 2017
We’ve crossed the halfway point to this exercise and so far I think the one thing that’s been hammered home for me is that it’s nearly impossible to truly bookmark every great release by Connecticut bands. 2015 was another exceptional year with a handful of amazing debuts, and follow-up albums that exceeded their predecessors. It … More A Decade of CT Music: 2015
Ak’Chamel – Death Chants Few acts on this list, or on this planet, put out albums as singularly unique and engaging as Ak’Chamel. No two albums are ever alike, and yet each one is completely captivating in its cinematic-like compositions. Death Chants sees Ak’Chamel play with a bit more structure than their average releases are … More The Metal Dad’s Favorite Non-Metal Albums of 2017
Another (sort of) monthly installment of recent non-metal releases that we highly recommend putting into your ear holes… Quiet Giant – You’re In Heaven One of the most consistent and promising acts in the robust Connecticut music scene is New Haven’s Quiet Giant. Few in their scene would argue with that sentiment, but also … More More (Non-Metal) Guitar In The Monitor – June 2017
If you live in or around Connecticut and you love music, then there is only one place you should be the last weekend in April – The Meriden Daffodil Fest. This year 31 acts will take over three stage the weekend of April 30 and May 1. Every year the Daffodil Fest offers up some … More Preview: The Meriden Daffodil Festival
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