Mike O'Cull: Music Journalist, Blogger, Producer

Professional music enthusiast, blogger, promoter, podcaster, and songwriter MIKE O'CULL covers only the hottest independent artists from around the world. He writes reviews for Rock and Blues Muse, MikeOCull.com, and IndieBandGuru.com, all being some of the most popular review sites on the Internet. He provides writing services and coaching for musicians and creatives, as well.

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REVIEWS & RELEASES!

Feb 5 2023

TOM GILBERTS ’END OF THE LINE’ SINGLE REVIEW - DEEP, SMART BLUES/ROCK!

TOM GILBERTS

“End Of The Line”

By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com

Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and physician Tom Gilberts waxes philosophically about the meaning of it all on his new single “End Of The Line.”

The song…

Jan 27 2023

TOM GILBERTS ‘FLOW STATE’ SINGLE REVIEW - BLUES/ROCK WISDOM FROM OREGON!

TOM GILBERTS

“Flow State”

Single review by Mike O’Cull

Guitarist and singer Tom Gilberts and his mighty trio groove hard and get contemplative on their new single “Flow State.”

Released January 27th, 2023, “Flow State”…

Nov 24 2022

LUNA O’CERO ‘LET IT SNOW’ - LATIN CHRISTMAS MAGIC!

LUNA O’CERO

“Let It Snow”

(Ditto Music)

By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com

Latin pop star Luna O'cero puts an amazing twist on a beloved holiday favorite with the release of his version of “Let It Snow.”

Nov 10 2022

ALEX GENADINIK ’KEEP YOUR HEART OPEN’ SINGLE AND VIDEO REVIEW!

ALEX GENADINIK

“Keep Your Heart Open”

By Mike O’Cull

Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Alex Genadinik delivers plain-spoken, emotional truth on his latest single “Keep Your Heart Open.”

Genadinik is a gifted player, creator, and interpreter…

Jun 7 2022

ARIA DROPS DOUBLE A-SIDE, EARTH DAY-ENDORSED SINGLE ‘THE NEXT LIFE’ AND ‘THE LADY IN WHITE!’

ARIA

“The Next Life”

“The Lady In White”

By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com

Renowned Italian producer and composer Aria, a.k.a. Mariano Schiavolini, does more than his part to save the world with the release of his…

May 14 2022

THE EDDIE LIGHTNER AND DUKE PAUL ACOUSTIC DUO: BLUEGRASS FUN WITH A ROCK AND ROLL HEART!

By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com

The Eddie Lightner and Duke Paul acoustic duo deliver a seriously entertaining musical experience every time they step up to play. Lightner (mandolin, vocals) and Paul (acoustic guitar, vocals) have developed their own signature…

Feb 19 2022

THE IMPLIERS ‘COCOON’ ALBUM REVIEW - PSYCHEDELIC INDIE CONCEPT ALBUM!

THE IMPLIERS

Cocoon

(Redbird Moon LLC)

By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com

Ambitious alt/indie/psychedelic production duo the impliers bend, shape, and twist their music into new polygons on every song on their debut full-length release Cocoon…

Feb 16 2022

ORGANIC MOOD: DEEP HOUSE PRODUCER AND VITAL NEW ARTIST!

By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com

Ukraine-based deep house producer Organic Mood is an enigmatic and original presence rapidly being recognized on the global electronic scene. His tracks are built around both synthetic and elemental sounds that work together in…

Jan 24 2022

ELAINE NOLAN ‘ ENCHANTED’ ALBUM REVIEW - AMBIENT, MEDITATIVE, AND BRILLIANT!

ELAINE NOLAN

Enchanted

By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com

Irish composer, multi-instrumentalist, and soft-spoken creative badass Elaine Nolan explores many inner lives on her new album Enchanted. Scheduled for release on January 28th, 2022, the record contains…

Dec 23 2021

BOB DEE WITH PETRO ‘IDOLMAKER’ EP REVIEW - MELODIC ROCK MASTERS!

BOB DEE WITH PETRO

Idolmaker

By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com

Pop/rock outfit Bob Dee with Petro displays high-end melodicism, killer vocals, and a lot of crunchy guitars on the band’s new EP Idolmaker. Long considered to…