Album 音 Album February 1, 2017 by Diego Olivas Mario Acquaviva: Mario Acquaviva EP (1983) ven in the dead of the winter, this sunlit EP of Italian Pop can break through any forecast. One of my favorite… February 1, 2017
Album 音 Album January 6, 2017 by Diego Olivas Tony Esposito: Il Grande Esploratore (1984) If ever you’re in Naples, bring up Tony Esposito, and thank me later. Part of the new Neapolitan Power scene envisioned by Tullio de Piscopo,… January 6, 2017
Review 音 Review September 29, 2014 by Diego Olivas Teena Marie: Behind the Groove (1980) Teena Marie My track of the day by Teena Marie was long overdue some examination. Supremely underrated in her time, except by… September 29, 2014
Review 音 Review September 28, 2014 by Diego Olivas Kid Creole and the Coconuts: Annie (I’m Not Your Daddy) (1983) Kid Creole and his Coconuts My short musical sojourn outside of the US returns back to where I started, Brooklyn. Its this… September 28, 2014
Review 音 Review September 13, 2014 by Diego Olivas Steaua de Mare: Babadag (2013) Steaua de Mare Fast forwarding to the present, its always interesting to see how that spirit of ingenuity and experimentation applies for… September 13, 2014
Review 音 Review July 21, 2014 by Diego Olivas Chrisma: “U” (I Dig You) (1977) Now here, is where we start to see Christina and Maurizio discover the role their music can project. Remember that track by… July 21, 2014
Review 音 Review July 17, 2014 by Diego Olivas Odyssey: Who (1974) Vangelis’ Nemo Studio in the early ’70s. Time for another teaser, this track “Who” is actually a song by one of Greece’s… July 17, 2014
Review 音 Review April 25, 2014 by Diego Olivas Chaz Jankel: Ai No Corrida (1981) I have to throw out this backstory first. I think it explains a lot of the appeal that this funk track has.… April 25, 2014