Philly Black’s “On My Way” Nicole Killian Reviews With a brooding vocal/piano harmony to get us started on the right note, Philly Black’s “On My Way” unfurls a passionate collection of lyrics and lush instrumentation instantly upon pressing play. Steeped in t...
“Deranged” (Single) by Alex Alan ft. Juan Guti Nicole Killian General, Music, Reviews A hauntingly beautiful guitar. A mesmerizing music bed tight with synthetic sounds and rushing rhythms. A new voice. A new perspective – that’s the magic behind the new song “Deranged” from Alex Alan featuring...
Chuck Swoboda – “The Innovator’s Spirit” Nicole Killian Books, Music, Reviews Chuck Swoboda’s book The Innovator’s Spirit: Discover the Mindset to Pursue the Impossible isn’t meant to offer readers directions about how to be an innovator. Such a book is likely impossible. Swoboda, a thr...
“Unlearning Anxiety and Depression” by Dr. Joseph Luciani Nicole Killian Books, Reviews Dr. JosephLuciani has been a practicing clinical psychologist for more than 40 years. He’s the internationally bestselling author of the Self-Coaching series of books, now published in 10 languages. His latest...
East Side Sessions by in Project Grand Slam Nicole Killian Reviews As rousing as the words in Project Grand Slam’s “Juliet Dances” are, the verses in this track, and all twelve on the new album East Side Sessions, are but one gem to behold in its contents. Conveyed by Marilyn...
Julie Amici & Dean Mueller release intimate LP Nicole Killian Music, Reviews Though Americana isn’t known for boasting the beastliest beats around, that didn’t stop Julie Amici & Dean Mueller from riddling their new album I Loved You So with some of the sexiest grooves on either si...
Moroccan Born ILYAH is Turning Heads Nicole Killian Music, Reviews There is a contingent of naysayers who, mired in the past, crow and claim young performers emerging today are doing little to nothing to advance music beyond what their predecessors accomplished. Certainly the...
Funkmata is back in the headlines with new single Nicole Killian Reviews Funkmata are back in the headlines this spring with a deliciously rock-flavored jazz jam in “SignOut66,” and if you haven’t heard their music before, this song is a terrific way of getting introduced to their ...
Brenda K. Starr’s “Tu Vida En La Mía” (SINGLE) Nicole Killian Reviews Steeped in patterned, colorfully-accented drums and string-driven melodies that sweep listeners off their feet just as potently as any grooves do, Brenda K. Starr’s “Tu Vida En La Mía” is an intoxicating cockt...
“The Bottom” by Michael DeBarge & WILL Music Nicole Killian Music, Reviews In their new collaborative single, the robustly surreal “The Bottom,” producers Michael DeBarge and WiLL Music aren’t shy about applying lo-fi melodies to an experimental song structure in liberal doses. Where...
Howard Ross’ fourth book Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives Nicole Killian Books, Reviews Howard Ross’ fourth book Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives is, arguably, his most impressive yet. He tackles the thorny subject of bias in modern society and, a...
Toox (feat. Rose Culture & Daimen Carter) “Own the Night” Nicole Killian Reviews Toox’s collaboration with vocalists Rose Culture and Daimen Carter, “Own the Night”, is one of the most involving single releases in the hip hop genre I’ve yet to hear in 2020. It isn’t a strictly hip hop rele...
