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Katie Schecter on Embodying 'Empress' with Nostalgic Sound and Modern Power

Katie Schecter is a formidable force and a delight. In her newest album “Empress,” released Friday, Oct. 17, the R&B rocker channels icons like Amy Winehouse and Bill Withers. Her slow, nostalgic delivery of punchy lyrics adds an eeriness to the final product that makes for easy–but never passive–listening.

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OUT TODAY: Mandi Mapes combats self-doubt with authentic hope on ‘Levees’

When taken in its entirety, “Levees” feels like a journey through the peaks and valleys of life. With the final tracks “Home, Sweet Home,” “Van Gogh” and “Dream,” Mandi floats back to earth leaving the listener satisfied and at ease while appreciating how far they’ve come and eagerly anticipating a hopeful future.

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