Rambling Man's Reviews

Photo courtesy of Anna Hass Edited by Anselm Anderson Blues Band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast returns with “ Everything I Need ," a sweeping rock anthem inspired by the UK live-music community spirit . With a voice that can shake rafters and heal hearts simultaneously, this song captures the fire of connection, the resilience of live music, and the wild electricity that occurs only at concerts. Krisko’s vocals soar over rolling organ tones and iconic guitar riffs; Her voice is often compared to the emotional depth of Beth Hart and the raw magnetism of Grace Potter . It cuts straight to the bone as she powerfully belts the refrain: “You got everything I need / If the sun doesn’t come tomorrow / There’s no need for sorrow.”It serves as a reminder that even as the lights dim, the enduring human connection is what makes rock & roll worth fighting for. “‘Everything I Need’ came from the nights on tour in the UK last year, where the audience became the heartbeat of the room,...

Photo Credit: Kirsten Southwell Edited by Anselm Anderson Folk Singer/Songwriter Lillian King has announced that her debut album," In Your Long Shadow," will be released on October 24th via Pronounced Kroog, with its first single, “Tiber Creek,” arriving yesterday. “Tiber Creek” was written shortly after the passing of her father and offers a haunting look into the album’s emotional aspect from a simple walk through Washington, D.C., into something cathartic. Her father’s routine walks to the hospital along the National Mall, passing memorials, monuments, and the hidden path of Tiber Creek buried beneath the city, grounds the song’s striking imagery. Lillian’s voice, rich and wistful, holds a gentle power in every line, capturing reflections on place, memory, and how certain moments stay with us long after everything else shifts. Lillian King teamed up with Indie rock veteran Spencer Krug to write and record 'Tiber Creek', having been introduced backstage at a concer...

photo credit: Linda Florin Edited by Anselm Anderson Melodic Death Metal band The Halo Effect returns with a cover of Danzig's Iconic 'How the Gods Kill', taken from the classic 1992 album Danzig III: How the Gods Kill. Frontman Mikael Stanne handpicked this as a tribute to the dark allure of the ex-Misfits vocalist. The band has released the track in support of their second album,  March of the Unheard, released this past March. The band will be going on tour this summer with a host of Festival appearances, before completing their tour in Japan this November. Formed in 2019, The Halo Effect was founded by five former members of the Swedish metal band In Flames. They are known for their contributions to the Gothenburg metal scene and have released two albums to date. Listen to 'How The Gods Kill': https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/htgksg Watch the visualizer:   THE HALO EFFECT will hit the road for summer festivals and some club shows. Here are the dates: 26.06. GR ...