Benjamin Ricci

13 Ways Musicians Can Maximize Earning Potential During the Pandemic

Making ends meet as an independent musician has always been a grind. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and you have no choice but to get creative about earning money online however you can. It’s a lot of effort, especially if you’re used to paying the bills with live...

Record Review: Gillian Welch

Gillian Welch The Harrow & The Harvest Nashville, TN “Eight years makes her more potent than ever” Ten years ago Gillian Welch sang, “Everything is Free,” which basically said that if people...

Record Review: Ghost and the City

Ghost and the City Sazerac Oakland, CA “A haunting, yet seductive taste of the modern jazz world” It’s not very often you come across a musical collaboration as grandiose and theatrical as Ghost and...

Record Review: Generationals

Generationals Actor-Caster New Orleans, LA “A great, eclectic summer album” Even if the name Generationals isn’t ringing any bells, you’ve probably heard them play before. Whether they’re droning...

Record Review: Garrett Thornton

Garrett Thornton Salt of the Earth State Line, MS “Garrett Thornton goes it alone, almost” Salt of the Earth, the debut solo release from Garrett Thornton, didn't come out of some fancy studio using...

Record Review: Fruit Bats

Fruit Bats Tripper Chicago, IL “The destination is unknown, but the adventure is in the journey there” Chicago based indie rockers, Fruit Bats, are back like clockwork with their fifth full-length...

Record Review: The Earth is a Man

The Earth is a Man The Earth is a Man Chicago, IL “Refreshing math-rock updated for the lyric-driven scene” Sometimes lyrics aren’t necessary to make a melodically inspiring record. Chicago-based...

VINYL OF THE MONTH: Dom

Dom Family of Love EP Worcester, MA “Sunburned indie-pop with an edge” Dom wastes no time getting right into the throws of good music with Family of Love EP. The Worcester, MA natives are another...