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  New Release:  Laguna Road from Haerts Release Date:  October 3, 2025 Websites:  haertsmusic.com music.apple.com/us/album/laguna-road/1819112843 Laguna Road , the fourth recording from Haerts, a sonic pop duo that gels ambient jazz, blues, folk, and acoustic rock, emerge with a poignant compilation that resonates with audiences far and wide.  Founded by vocalist Nini Fabi and keyboardist/guitarist Ben Gebert, Haerts give listeners music that evokes deep contemplation and introspection about life choices, experiences met along the journey and the outcomes that unfold.  The ethereal textures and soothing atmospherics produce fantastical dreamscapes, moving with the fluid tranquility of a free-flowing stream.  Gebert's breezy guitar riffs piping through "Brighter Day" contour Fabi's meditative vocals with a tenderness that vibrates of chimerical warmth, as the dirge-like sonorous of his keys boost Fabi's soul-examining, introspective musings driving "Wom...

Artist:  Jonivan Jones Label:  Self-Released Website:  https://jonivanjonesmusic.com https://jonivanjonesmusic.bandcamp.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQxZ7zcnJZV2lZ7xOPr4mw Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jonivan Jones gives audiences a preview of his forthcoming recording by offering singles from the CD featured on his bandcamp site and youtube channel.  Each track is individual, standing alone and harking of the homespun roots rock comforts familiar to audiences.  The country folk penmanship of Jones' guitar compliments the raw edges of his vocal nuances,  chiseling "Handsome Pitbull" into a bluesy rock romper as he nestles the wailing whirls of his harmonica into the track.  The Americana-twang in his guitar chords rivet into the locomotive chugging of his harmonica, imprinting "After the Sunset" with a prairieland sway while  "Open Plains" fashions a country folk crimping into the thick bass beats, embellished by Jones' chunky gu...

Album: Soul Ransom Artist:  Jonivan Jones Label:  Self-Release Website:  https://jonivanjonesmusic.com/album/soul-ransom Smoky blues folk and roots rock atmospheres are paired with country western twange, simmering at a slow burn on singer-songwriter-guitarist Jonivan Jones's latest release Soul Ransom .  The freestyle fluidity in the chord patterns are reminiscent of Muddy Waters as the smooth growl of Jones's vocals brand a ghostly presence along  the melodies.  From the shimmying grooves of "Loose State" to the languid throttle of "Agua Mala," the recording showcase Jones's multi-faceted talent to be malleable and tailor each track to be individual and distinct. The grit and rawness of Jones's vocals chomp at the rustic terrain of "Fry," creating a heavy-footed stride.  Waves of psychedelic echoes emanate from the guitar strings along "Buzzards," as a wailing harmonica etches phantom-like silhouettes in the background.  Trav...