The Bigger Lovers “Little Giant Maxi Single” EP
After 7 years, The Bigger Lovers re-emerge from self imposed exile and according to drummer Patrick Berkery, these tracks were recorded in 2005 with the help of Tony Goddess (Papas Fritas). “Talon Show” is superb jangle ballad and the follow up “I’m Not The Sort” has a Brill Building pop feel. “Little Giant” is nice guitar single that recalls the band’s past. This release will be followed by the 10th anniversary reissue of the 2001 debut How I Learned to Stop Worrying. I always wondered what happened to The Bigger Lovers – now I can look forward to more new material.
Marissa Levy “63 Songs About Joe” EP
With a big voice, a talent for witty lyrics and the ability to write a damn catchy melody, she is so much more than just a small girl with a big guitar. Her latest EP is a mature leap from her earlier works. Produced by the great Mike Viola and engineered by Ducky Carlisle, 63 Songs About Joe draws on such varied influences as The Beatles, Prince, Harry Nilsson and The Beach Boys. “A Love Song” has a fresh confident vocal and bouncy tempo that will easily make you smile. The acoustic guitar strums of “Growing Up To Do” builds with layered harmonies and Mike does some backing vocals here. In fact, it was so catchy, that I will begin to explore Marissa’s past LPs.