MYNIYL – J. S. Ondara

My ongoing, dramatically inconsistent series of “Music You Need in Your Life” continues today with a new singer/songwriter: J. S. Ondra. First, a little biography. Ondara grew up in Nairobi, Kenya, listening to Bob Dylan and other folk and rock artists from America. Around the age of 20, Ondara wins the green card lottery and […]

fun. has a new record. And it’s fun…

I’ve been relentlessly jamming fun.‘s new album, Some Nights. Here’s why: First, they’re just a great pop rock band. Loved their first record, Aim & Ignite. I also loved all of the members’ previous bands (Anathallo, The Format, Steel Train). They know how to write catchy melodies over lush and intricate orchestration. And Nate’s lyrics […]