I'm a music junkie, songwriter, internet geek and sometimes poet with a taste for indie-girl folk music. I also host the Lyrical Venus Radio Hour every Tuesday from 9-10 on KRUU
Like an angelfood cake soaked in whiskey, the music of Sarah Sample is a delicate dessert that packs a pleasant punch. Her voice will stop you in your tracks and her megawatt grin will light up a smile across your own face. Radiating grace, yet brave enough to share raw honesty, her easy and genuine [...]
Originally drawn to creating instrumental film scores as a teen, Boston-based singer-songwriter Jill Goldberg joined an acapella group in college and got a taste for performing in front of crowds. After graduation, Jill fit her two musical passions together into writing and performing her own songs. With her polished mahogany voice, empowered lyrics, and fresh [...]
If you live in Southeast Iowa, you’re into musical theatre, and you’ve been to a few shows in the past couple years, chances are you’re already familiar with the talents of Diana Upton-Hill, as she has starred in roles that range from diva to darling. If you’re a Diana fan, then you probably know that [...]
It was about two years ago that I first crossed paths with Kathleen Taylor. Back then she was living in Austin, Texas and had recently released her debut full length album, Defy the World. I fell in love with her quirky, honest style and signed up to her mailing list, but as is often the [...]
Her newly released, third full-length album is titled Someday, Someday, but if Sarah Sample is referencing her music career, I’d say the day has already arrived. Press play and Sarah’s sweet voice washes over you, sometimes feather-light, sometimes smoldering. The rocking, anthemic, I’m Ready will have you excited to take on the day by the time [...]