Author: Geoff Parachin - Music Director

Natives of Houston, Texas, indie rock group Buxton is set to release their third studio album on March 3rd. For this one, Half a Native, they packed their bags and went west to record in Los Angeles. The group is led by singer/songwriter Sergio Trevino who sums up the band best when he says, “we take from a lot of genres and present it in a way that I think is most honest for us”.  In Los Angeles, Buxton created a piece that strays away from their usual rustic and folk sound and…continue reading →

  Let the Good Times Roll, J.D. McPherson’s most recent album, is quite appropriately titled. Set to be released on February 10th, the record has an extremely diverse sound. It ranges from true rock and roll, to rhythm and blues, to what McPherson is well known for, that rockabilly sound of the 1950s. The influences of his favorites artists like Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Led Zeppelin are easily evident.  Making the guitarist/singer/songwriter all the more interesting are his ties to Oklahoma. McPherson was born in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and grew up in Talihina,…continue reading →

The debut album of Springtime Carnivore is mainly a solo endeavor by Greta Morgan. The talented Morgan sings her vocals and plays a slew of instruments on the self-titled record ranging from guitar and keyboard, to the organ and drums. Residing in Los Angeles, California, she honed her skills while working with her previous bands The Hush Sound and Gold Motel, with whom she found mild success. For the Springtime Carnivore project, she paired with musician/producer Richard Swift, well known for his time working with The Shins, Guster and more recently The Black…continue reading →