Music Review: Johnny Staxx and the Durty Boyz
By Thea Ryan | Apr. 4, 2012Johnny Staxx and the Durty Boyz’ debut album captures the raw sounds of a performance fit for a bar.
Read More »Johnny Staxx and the Durty Boyz’ debut album captures the raw sounds of a performance fit for a bar.
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Read More »Acclaimed artists are often known to create a certain chronic style — a recognizable feeling or attitude that their work cultivates.
Read More »Some artists use continual shifts in musical technology to shatter the walls of musical convention, demanding attention for being “original.” Others, like Nashville’s Annie Williams, strive to use these advancements for flawless proportion in sound.
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