Saturday, June 13, 2026

Mimi Roman


 





















Artist:  Mimi Roman

Born:  April 20, 1934. Bronx, New York, USA

Genre:  Country, Honky Tonk, Country Boogie, Nashville Sound, Countrypolitan, Traditional Pop, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll,Western Swing, Standards

Occupation:  Singer

Instruments:  Vocals


Mimi Roman was an American Country Singer from Bronx, New York, who gained notoriety in the 1950s as The First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls, regularly performing at the Grand Ole Opry and recording for Decca Records.  Despite touring with legends like Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, she never achieved mainstream chart success.  She also recorded Pop material under the name. Kitty Ford, wile she never released an album under either name during her active career, her recorded work, as Mimi Roman, and Pussycat as Kitty Ford.  She became one of the early pioneers of Rockabilly.















Title:  First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls (2022)

Genre:  Country, Honky Tonk, Country Boogie, Nashville Sound, Countrypolitan, Traditional Pop, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll,Western Swing, Standards

Label:  Sundazed Music

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:


Side A:


 1. Introducing Mimi (1:37)

 2.  Weary Blues From Waitin' (2:23)

 3.  Announcing The Winter (1:36)

 4.  Honky Tonk Blues (1:48)

 5.  Hank Williams Medley (1:56)

 6.  Never Roam (2:21)

 7.  I'm The One Who Loves You (4:10)

 8.  I'm Lookin' For Some Lovin' (1:44)

 9.  Comes From Brooklyn (0:15)


Side B:


 1.  Wrap It Up And Save It WIntro And Outro (2:42)

 2.  Route 66 (2:27

 3.  Weary Blues From Waitin' (3:04)

 4.  My Tears Are Beginning To Show (2:45)

 5.  Rocky Road Blues (2:31)

 6.  The Wind Up (2:03)

 7.  Gotta Have My Baby Back (3:18)


LP 2:


Side C:


 1.  You Win Again (2:43)

 2.  Born In East Virginia (1:52)

 3.  Four Fool Deep In Tear Drops (2:09)

 4.  Rose Colored Glasses (2:46)

 5.  He's My Marathon am (2:34)

 6.  Twenty-One (2:18)

 7.  You Mean All The World To Me (2:25)

 8.  I'm Not A Child Any More (1:40)


Side D:


 1.  Folsom Prison Blues (2:12)

 2.  I Gotta Know (1:38)

 3.  Dark Is The Night (1:34)

 4.  Seasons Of My Heart (2:21)

 5.  What Am I Worth (0:55)

 6.  Dix-A-Billy (2:00)

 7.  You're The One (3:11)

 8.  Isle Of Golden Dreams (3:21)

 9.  The Way The Wind Blues (2:02)

10. Fire In My Soul (1:36)


First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls is the compilation album by Mimi Roman, released onFirst Of The Brooklyn CowgirlsAugust 26, 2022 by Sundazed Music, in 2-LP Vinyl Set, features previously unreleased, Demos, Rare Studio and Television Transcriptions from 1950s and 1960s.














Friday, June 12, 2026

David Bazan


 




















Artist:  David Bazan

Birth Name:  David Shannon, Bazan

Born:  January 22, 1976

Origin:  Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Genre:  Indie Rock, EMO, Slowcore, Sadcore, Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Drums, Percussion


David Bazan is an American Indie Rock Singer, Songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona who now resides in Edmonds, Washington.  He is the lead singer and creative force behind the band Pedro The Lion and was the lead singer of Headphones.  In early 2006, he began performing and recording under his own name.  In 2017 he returned to playing under The Pedro The Lion name.













Title:  Strange Negotiations (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Indie Rock, EMO, Slowcore, Sadcore, Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock

Label:  Barsuk Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side A:


 1.  Wolves At The Door (3:36)

 2.  Level With Yourself (3:16)

 3.  Future Past (4:43)

 4.  People (4:41)

 5.  Virginia (4:30)

 

Side B:


 6.  Eating Paper (4:06)

 7.  Messes (2:50)

 8.  Don't Change (3:27)

 9.  Strange Negotiations (6:10)

10. Won't Let Go (3:15)


Personnel:


David Bazan:  Bass, Vocal Harmoney

Jared McSharry:  Guitar Feedback

Andy Fitts:  Bass, Vocal Harmony

Alex Westcoat:  Drums

Yuuki Matthews:  Drums (Snare), Guitar


Strange Negotiations is the second studio album by David Bazan, originally released on May 24, 2011 by Barsuk Records, remastered and reissued on May 22, 2026 by Barsuk Records.  Limited Edition 15th Anniversary Aqua Blue Vinyl.











 

AFI


 



















Artist:  AFI

Origin:  Ukiah, California, USA

Genre:  Punk Rock, Gothic Rock, Horro Punk, Post-Hardcore, EMO, Hardcore Punk, Punk Revival, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock


Original line-up:


Davey Havok:  Lead Vocals

Mark Stopholese:  Guitars Backing Vocals

Vic Chalker:  Bass

Adam Carson:  Drums, Percussion, Backing  Vocals


AFI is an American Punk Rock Band from Ukiah, California, formed in 1991 by Davey Havok (Lead Vocals) Adam Carson (Drums), along with Mark Stopholese (Guitars), and Vic Chalker (Bass).  Their seventh album, Decemberundergroup (2006), debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and the single "Miss Murder", which topped the Hot Modern Rock Tracks Chart reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, and appeared in the video game Guitar Hero III:  Legends Of Rock.  The album was certified Patinum by the RIAA in 2013.










Title:  DECEMBERUNDERGROUND (2026)
Genre:  Punk Rock, Gothic Rock, Horro Punk, Post-Hardcore, EMO, Hardcore Punk, Punk Revival, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Label:  Interscope
Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Prelude 12/21 (1:34)
 2.  Kill Caustic (2:39)
 3.  Miss Murder (3:26)
 4.  Summer Shudder (3:06)
 5.  The Interview (4:16)
 6.  Love Like Winter (2:45)
 7.  Affliction (5:28)

Side B:

 1.  The Missing Frame (4:40)
 2.  Kiss And Control (4:18)
 3.  The Killing Lights (4:04)
 4.  37 min (3:55)
 5.  Endlessly, She Said (4:26)

Personnel:

Davey Havok:  Lead Vocals

Jade Puget:  Guitars, Programming, Keyboards, Lead Vocals on Track A5

Hunter Burgan:  Bass,  Additional Programming, Keyboards

Adam Carson:  Drums


Additional Musicians:


Ronan Harris:  Additional Programming, Keyboards

Dave McCracken:  Additional Programming, Keyboards

Nick 13:  Additional Background Vocals

Dan Under:  Additional Background Vocals

Ralph Saenz:  Additional Background Vocals

Jacquelyn Simley:  Additional Background Vocals

Nikishia Grier:  Additional Background Vocals

Ryan Wilson:  Additional Background Vocals

Wedge:  Additional Background Vocals

Jerry Finn:  Additional Background Vocals

Joe McGrath:  Additional Background Vocals

"Precious"  Steve Cunningham:  Additional Background Vocals

Ryan J. Downey:  Additional Background Vocals

Jeff Sagud:  Additional Background Vocals

Gavin Rattmann:  Additional Background Vocals

Luke Wood:  Additional Background Vocals

The Despair Faction:  Additional Background Vocals


DECEMBERUNDERGROUND is the seventh studio album by AFI, originally released June 6, 2006 by Interscope Records, remastered and reissued on June 19, 2026 by Interscope Records.   Celebrating 20th Anniversary, features all 12 tracks, Great Album.










Thursday, June 11, 2026

Jayler


 



















Artist:  Jayler

Origin:  West Midlands, UK

Genre:   Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock


Original line-up:


James Bartholomew:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Tyler Arrowsmith:  Guitar

Ricky Hodgkiss:  Bass, Keyboards

Ed Evans:  Drums


Jayler is a fast-rising four-piece Classic Rock Band from the West Midlands, formed in early 2022 by James Bartholomew (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Tyler Arrowsmith (Guitar), Ricky Hodgkiss (Bass, Keyboards), and Ed Evans (Drums).  Known for channeling the spirit and swagger of 1970s Hard Rock Traditions, they frequent comparisons to legends like Led Zeppelin and Greta Van Fleet.






























Title:  Voices Unheard (2026) 

Genre:   Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock

Label:  Silver Lining Music
Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Intro (0:33)
 2.  Down Below (3:45)
 3.  Riverboat Queen (3:14)
 4.  Need Your Love (3:20)
 5.  The Getaway (4:41)
 6.  Bittersweet (5:21)

Side B:

 1.  Hate To See It End (4:31)
 2.  Over The Mountain (4:10)
 3.  Alectrona (4:18)
 4.  Lovemaker (3:55)
 5.  The Rinsk (5:46)

Personnel:

James Bartholomew:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Tyler Arrowsmith:  Guitar

Ricky Hodgkiss:  Bass, Keyboards

Ed Evans:  Drums


Voices Unheard is the debut album by Jayler, released on May 29, 2026 by Silver Lining Music.  Excellent Album, For Fans of Led Zeppelin.  Highly Recommended!.







Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Jane Remover


 




















Artist:  Jane Remover

Born:  September 26, 2003.  Newark, New Jersey, USA

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Left-Field Pop, Bedroom Pop, Indie Electronic, Alternative Rock, Alternative Pop, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Digicore, Hyperpop, Rage, Experimental Hip-Hop, EMO, EDM, Shoegaze, Progressive Pop, Post Rock, Pop Punk

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Producer

Instruments:  Vocals


Jane Remover is an American Rapper, Producer, Singer, Songwriter from Newark, New Jersey, who is widely recognized as a pioneer of the Digicore and Hyperpop internet music scenes.












Title:  Census Designated (2026)

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Left-Field Pop, Bedroom Pop, Indie Electronic, Alternative Rock, Alternative Pop, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Digicore, Hyperpop, Rage, Experimental Hip-Hop, EMO, EDM, Shoegaze, Progressive Pop, Post Rock, Pop Punk

Label:  DeadAir

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD 


Tracks:


 1.  Cage Girl/Camgirl (5:43)

 2.  Lips (5:11)

 3.  Fling (4: 54)

 4.  Holding A Leech (4:36)

 5.  Backseat Girl (6:00)

 6.  Idling Somewhere (7:23)

 7.  Always Have Always Will (6:30)

 8.  Census Designated (6:01)

 9.  Video (8:42)

10. Contingency Song (Album Version) (6:26)


Personnel:


Jane Remover:  Songwriting , Production

Douglas Dulgarian:  Additional Guitar, Bass on Tracks:  2-7 , 9

Kale Itkonen:  Additional Synths on Track 6


Technical:


Kayla Reagan:  Mixing on Tracks:  1-9

Jane Remover:  Mixing on Track 10

Hector Vega:  Mastering

Moa:  Vinyl Mastering


Census Designated is the second studio album by Jane Remover, originally released on October 20, by DeadAir, remastered and reissued on May 29, 2026 by DeadAir.  It is a concept album, combination between My Bloody Valentine and Fatal Attraction.










Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Ayreon


 
















Artist:  Ayreon
Origin:  Netherlands
Genre:  Rock Opera, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Space Rock, Symphonic Metal, Folk Metal, Power Metal

Ayreon is a musician project by Arjen Anthony Lucassen.  Ayreon's music is mostly Heavy Metal and Progressive Rock, and also combines with Folk, Classical, and Electronica, but the majority of Ayreon's albums are Rock Opera (or Metal Opera) as the albums contain complex storylines.  Ayreon's music is used of the traditional instruments such as Guitars, Bass, Drums, Synthesizers, Electric Organs to mix with instruments from Folk and Classical music:  Mandolins, Violins, Violas, Celli, Flutes, Sitars and Didgeridoo).













Title:  An Amazing Flight Through Time (30th Anniversary 2CD+DVD) (2026)

Genre:  Rock Opera, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Space Rock, Symphonic Metal, Folk Metal, Power Metal

Label:  Music Theories Recordings

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD+DVD


Tracks:


Disc 1:  CD


 1.  Dream Sequencer 1 (2:32)

 2.  My House On Mars (5:41)

 3.  Sail Away To Avalon (4:02)

 4.  Green And Cream (4:49)

 5.  Days Of The Knights (3:29)

 6.  Childhood (3:09)

 7.  Dragon On The Sea (5:20)

 8.  Sign (3:18)

 9.  Sea Of Machines (5:29)

10. The Year Of '41 (6:35)

11. The First Man On Earth (5:54)

12. The Lighthouse/The Argument 2/The Parting (5:53)

13. Carried By The Wind (3:43)

14. Dream Sequencer 2 (1:43)

15. The Theory Of Everything (4:47)

16. Actual Fantasy (1:29)

17. Into The Black Hole (6:20)


Disc 2:  CD


 1.  Dreamtime (3:02)

 2.  Dawn Of A Million Souls (7:01)

 3.  Valley Of The Queens (2:56)

 4.  Loser (4:43)

 5.  Band Introduction Mike (2:04)

 6.  The Castle Hall (5:54)

 7.  Amazing Flight In Space (6:16)

 8.  Everybody Dies (5:22)

 9.  Speech Arjen And Joost (16:32)

10. Set Your Controls (6:14)

11. Dream Sequencer 3 (1:25)

12. Isolation (9:09)


Disc 3:  DVD


Full Show (149:23)

Fan Reactions (22:38)


Personnel:


Vocalists:


Arjen Lucassen:  Project Mastermind, Backing/Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Anneke Van Giersbergen;  Longtime Collaborator

Damian Wilson:  Regular Project Vocalist

Tommy Karevik:  Kamelot Frontman

Marcela Bovio:  Regular Live and Studio Vocalist

Irene Jansen:  Frequent Live Collaborator

Mike Mills:  Frontman of Toehider

Dino Jelusick:  Trans-Siberian Orchestra And Whitesnake Vocalist

Heather Findlay:  Former Mostly Autumn Vocalist

Maggy Luyten:  Heavy Metal Powerhouse Vocalist

Wudstik :  Progressive Rock Vocalist

Robert Soeterboek:   Longtime Live Asset


Instrumental Band:


Joost Van Den Broek:  Keyboards, Musical Direction

Ed Warby:  Drums

Timo Somers:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars

Ferry Duijsens:  Electric & Acoustic Guitars

Johan Van Stratum:  Bass


Orchestral Ensemble:


Ben Mathot:  Violin

Jurriaan Westerveld:  Cello

Jeroen Goossens:  Woodwinds, Flute


An Amazing Flight Through Time is a live celebration of 30 Years of Music by Ayroen, released on June 8, 2026 by Music Theories Recordings, featuring All-Star cast.  30th Anniversary 2CD+DVD.