Sharon Payne

Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “Music’s Not for Everyone” by Chain & the Gang
February 22. 2011 | By Sharon Payne

ALBUM REVIEW: “Music’s Not for Everyone” by Chain & the Gang

I can’t stop listening to this album. It’s fun, raw, clever, and stripped-down. It’s a reminder that radio play isn’t the only reason to make music.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: The Secret Sisters @ The Hotel Cafe  2/10
February 14. 2011 | By Sharon Payne

LIVE REVIEW: The Secret Sisters @ The Hotel Cafe 2/10

Unique talent like theirs isn’t likely to remain a secret for much longer.

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FeaturesEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Murder by Death
February 08. 2011 | By Sharon Payne

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Murder by Death

Get to know this work-horse of a band, sing-a-long and enjoy the show.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Foster the People @ Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa 1/31/11
February 02. 2011 | By Sharon Payne

LIVE REVIEW: Foster the People @ Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa 1/31/11

With super catchy beats and electric stage presence, Foster the People is a band not-to-be-missed

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Iron & Wine @ The Wiltern 1/25
January 27. 2011 | By Sharon Payne

LIVE REVIEW: Iron & Wine @ The Wiltern 1/25

Beam slowly transitions his fans into the jazzy-but-still-somehow-folk style of his newest release.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Wanda Jackson feat. Jack White @ El Rey Theatre 1/23/2011
January 25. 2011 | By Sharon Payne

LIVE REVIEW: Wanda Jackson feat. Jack White @ El Rey Theatre 1/23/2011

An unforgettable revival made possible by some fresh perspective and an amazing band.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Tic Tic Boom!
January 05. 2011 | By Sharon Payne

HEAR THIS: Tic Tic Boom!

Powerpop refined, you say?

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