Benjamin Ricci

The February/March 2021 Issue is Out Now!

Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Katie Pruitt. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with Katie Pruitt, as well as features on Juana Everett, Brijean, Early James and much, much more. Read the issue in print, find it at...
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Record Review: Mikey Jukebox

by | Jan 1, 2011 |

Mikey Jukebox Mikey Jukebox Rochester, NY “Gather ’round the jukebox for some dancing!” Mikey Jukebox, a.k.a. Mike James, formerly of NY band Longwave (amongst others), debuts his solo project - an...

Record Review: Love in Stockholm

by | Jan 1, 2011 |

Love in Stockholm A King's Ransom Allston, MA “Funky and stylish debut from Boston rockers” Words that come to mind after listening to this album definitely include funky and stylish. From the...

Record Review: Julius C

by | Jan 1, 2011 |

Julius C Ok, Ok New York, NY “Et Tu B?” Self-described as “a story of love, loss, and self discovery,” Julius C’s Ok, Ok is not as melodramatic as the name would imply.  A largely up-tempo...

Record Review: Johnny Hi-Fi

by | Jan 1, 2011 |

Johnny Hi-Fi Love Sold Me Out Oakland, CA “Heralding back to an era of catchy pop alternatives” A rich history precedes today’s Johnny Hi-Fi. The Oakland alternative pop band has toured across the...

Record Review: Invisible Hand

by | Jan 1, 2011 |

Invisible Hand Invisible Hand Charlottesville, VA “A year’s worth of emotion, a year in the making” Indie rock group Invisible Hand, the one-time side project of Adam Smith, has been touring for the...

Record Review: HoneyChild

by | Jan 1, 2011 |

HoneyChild Nearer The Earth Los Angeles, CA “Strong vocals and indie charm” Los Angeles folk rockers HoneyChild kick off debut album Nearer The Earth with “The Father,” a longing ballad about love...

Record Review: Holy Grail

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Holy Grail Crisis in Utopia San Diego, CA “Guitar Heroes” Holy Grail parties like it’s 1991. This heavy metal quintet focuses on throwback thrash riffs combined with classical guitar licks that...

Record Review: Galvanized Tron

by | Jan 1, 2011 |

Galvanized Tron Galvanized Tron Omaha, NE “Refreshing hip-hop from the Heartland” Galvanized Tron (or Robert Jefferson if you’re nasty) has been freestyling since 1991, and making beats since 2000....

Record Review: Emily White

by | Jan 1, 2011 |

Emily White The Resolution EP Chicago, IL "Doing it yourself gets it done right" Emily White, a self-described indie folk singer/songwriter from Chicago, presents her newest release in The...