
by Jason Peaceful, calm, tense, perfect. Just a few words that came to mind while I was driving home today listening to Designed for Reading….

by Brent It seems that, these days, solo female artists are all the rage. In particular, female singer/songwriters have been so successful that many regard…

by Brent Frank Lenz needs no introduction, especially if you’ve been listening to independent music for a good amount of time. His amazing drumming, arranging,…

by Brent “Dear Lord, the season of Christmas is at our throats…” prays Archie Bunker in a classic All in the Family, episode and indeed,…

by Jason Sometimes I think that we at Somewhere Cold are the luckiest people in the music world. It seems that great, small labels come…

by Jason I don’t know how many times I will have to say this, but Clairecords signs another winner to their label. I picture them…

by Brent The decorations are already going up in your local shopping mall, and that music is already being played through the hallways. Music about…

by Brent After what seemed like an eternity, California-based The Autumns have finally released their long-awaited self-titled full-length CD. After three years of label turmoil,…

Liz Janes is one of those enigmatic-type personalities in the world of independent music. With nary a webpage or huge media push for her music…

by Brent Would listeners find it interesting to listen to the same relatively obscure song 19 times in a row? Innovative Minneapolis music label Words…