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Chalked up Reviews An online publication dedicated to covering the music scene. Our goal is to bring short and graded reviews to keep your homework to a minimum.

We focus specifically on: Blues, Classical, Country, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Rock and World.

With Night, Frahm continues his conversation with silence. And what he says, softly but unmistakably, is that there is m...
02/06/2025

With Night, Frahm continues his conversation with silence. And what he says, softly but unmistakably, is that there is music even in the act of waiting.

There is a kind of hush that arrives with Night, not a silence of absence, but one that holds every creak of wood, every breath, every overtone of resonance

“Vending Machines” reminds us there’s still an audience for songs that let people feel seen in their music.
02/06/2025

“Vending Machines” reminds us there’s still an audience for songs that let people feel seen in their music.

Forming the country atmosphere is a strong band that recorded at Chateau Noir in Nashville under the attentive production of Jarrad K. Mariel Buckley's

Kurt Deimer isn’t trying to reinvent rock; he’s storyboarding it. And So It Begins… is part debut, part directorial debu...
02/06/2025

Kurt Deimer isn’t trying to reinvent rock; he’s storyboarding it. And So It Begins… is part debut, part directorial debut. It’s an album that doesn’t just ask to be heard; it invites you to watch, to frame, to re-see what hard rock is today.

There’s a certain golden-hour grit to Kurt Deimer’s latest single, “Sunset Boulevard.” You can almost smell the mix of exhaust and ambition hanging in the

Granada: Spanish Music for Violin and Piano is a program of interpretation, technical excellence, and cultural authentic...
02/06/2025

Granada: Spanish Music for Violin and Piano is a program of interpretation, technical excellence, and cultural authenticity.

Elsa Grether & Ferenc Vizi, Granada: Spanish Music for Violin and Piano Review

Eric Johanson’s Live In Mississippi is a chronicle of a great night in Biloxi. It’s a calling card for those looking for...
02/06/2025

Eric Johanson’s Live In Mississippi is a chronicle of a great night in Biloxi. It’s a calling card for those looking for the next generation of blues leadership.

By Nolan Conghaile

Candy Apple is a collection of songs that blends contemporary fusion artistry with exceptional talent. It’s a listen tha...
02/06/2025

Candy Apple is a collection of songs that blends contemporary fusion artistry with exceptional talent. It’s a listen that will reward you with catchy melodies and grooves.

Dom Cicchetti's latest album, Candy Apple celebrates his 25-year journey in the music industry. Known for his versatility across jazz, R&B, and rock

Rushmere signifies a strategic return to form for Mumford & Sons, aiming to present their brand of folk-rock in the evol...
02/06/2025

Rushmere signifies a strategic return to form for Mumford & Sons, aiming to present their brand of folk-rock in the evolving music landscape.

by Nolan Conghaile

Sydney Jo Jackson’s single “You Should Be Here“ lands like a breath of smoke-filled air, the good, unfiltered, bluesy, a...
05/04/2025

Sydney Jo Jackson’s single “You Should Be Here“ lands like a breath of smoke-filled air, the good, unfiltered, bluesy, and agonizingly human vapors. The Birmingham-born, London-based artist channels the spirit of Millie Jackson, Tina Turner, and Prince into a soulful slow-burner that fuses classic form with soulful finesse.

Sydney Jo Jackson's single "You Should Be Here" lands like a breath of smoke-filled air, the good, unfiltered, bluesy, and agonizingly human vapors. The

On Beyond This Place, NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron summons the breadth of his sixty-year career into the present moment ...
05/04/2025

On Beyond This Place, NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron summons the breadth of his sixty-year career into the present moment with a quintet that spans generations and styles. Released in May 2024 on the Artwork/PIAS label and nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards, this project is more than a celebration of legacy; it’s a vibrant, living document of musical mentorship, intuitive interplay, and the ever-evolving language of jazz.

On Beyond This Place, NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron summons the breadth of his sixty-year career into the present moment with a quintet that spans generations

Lady Gaga’s, “Abracadabra,” released March 7, 2025, is a vibrant dance-pop song blends nostalgia and modern flair, deliv...
05/04/2025

Lady Gaga’s, “Abracadabra,” released March 7, 2025, is a vibrant dance-pop song blends nostalgia and modern flair, delivering instant appeal and lasting intrigue. Gaga returns to her dance-pop roots, crafting a song that thrives on rhythmic energy and captivating contrasts.

Lady Gaga's, "Abracadabra," released March 7, 2025, is a vibrant dance-pop song blends nostalgia and modern flair, delivering instant appeal and lasting

Mariwô, by the Juan Megna Group, is an album that calls to our attention the vivid harmony and pulse between world music...
05/04/2025

Mariwô, by the Juan Megna Group, is an album that calls to our attention the vivid harmony and pulse between world music and jazz. The ensemble, Juan Megna Group, is deeply rooted in Afro-Brazilian traditions, Argentinian rhythms, and jazz, it explores the convergence of cultural sounds into an impressive global jazz experience. The music is vibrant, rhythmic, and expressive. Each of the seven tracks echoes the voice of multiple musical traditions with a commitment to preserving their essence. Through Mariwô, Megna’s journey of blending the syncopated pulse of Candomblé, the fluid improvisation of jazz, and the storytelling nature of Argentine music creates a multi-layered listening experience.

Mariwô, by the Juan Megna Group, is an album that calls to our attention the vivid harmony and pulse between world music and jazz. The ensemble, Juan Megna

Whitechapel’s ninth studio album, Hymns in Dissonance, marks a formidable return to the band’s deathcore origins, delive...
05/04/2025

Whitechapel’s ninth studio album, Hymns in Dissonance, marks a formidable return to the band’s deathcore origins, delivering an unrelenting barrage of brutality that showcases their skilled musicianship and clear vision as a band. After exploring more melodic territories in recent releases, this album reaffirms Whitechapel’s position as a dominant force in the genre.

Whitechapel's ninth studio album, Hymns in Dissonance, marks a formidable return to the band's deathcore origins, delivering an unrelenting barrage of

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Chalked Up Reviews is an online publication dedicated to covering the music scene with a strong focus on independent talent. Our goal is to bring short and graded reviews to keep your homework to a minimum. We focus specifically on: Blues, Classical, Country, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Rock and World.