ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Strangelander
Linneman’s Riverwest Inn hosted alternative-world supergroup Strangelander for a superb night of music on Friday evening, packing the neighborhood mainstay full.
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AUDIO: Strangelander – “Strang3r”
Alternative-world supergroup Strangelander released a new single this week. The song is akin to the band’s name itself; it’s about a woman who’s not from around these parts, yet she makes a grand impression wherever she goes. It’s got a mysterious, venturesome feel like we’re watching this woman walk straight into danger without a care in the world. Amanda Huff
Read moreAUDIO: VUCA & Amanda Huff – “Greensleeves”
Experimental collective VUCA teamed up with Amanda Huff for a reimagining of the English folk song “Greensleeves,” complete with their own lyrics. The result is a grand, magical anthem of spirit, ignition and joy just in time for the holiday season. It was collaboratively written between Huff, Kelly Fitzsimmons and Steve Peplin (who also contributes guitar with a totally shredding
Read moreAUDIO: Steve Peplin – “The Saga of Mark James”
Guitarist and composer Steve Peplin released a tribute piece this week to his father, who passed away in April. Peplin sings the story of Mark James, who went to sea during the war and eventually returned to be with his loving family. Peplin gently strums his guitar as his voice sails overhead, reflecting on how Mark James always showed love
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. nice Guy With Steve Peplin
Ben Slowey talks to the jazz and funk multi-instrumentalist.
Read moreSteve Peplin – “A.I.”
Composer and musician Steve Peplin’s latest tune is a dark, Moog synth-driven song that glimmers with mystery and promise. Similar to Peplin’s last release “World War C” a few months back, it hints at apocalypse amplified by the unforeseen capabilities of artificial intelligence with lyrics such as “I don’t bleed and I don’t breathe” as well as “take what you
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