Meet Chicago singer-songwriter and producer, William Steffey, the Reality Jockey (Aquariphone). His 11-track manifesto includes two engaging instrumentals but it’s his kaleidoscopic worldview punctuated by bursts of surprising alacrity that made me sit up and take notice. It’s all over the musical map from progressive splashes and power-pop to funky mainstream rock and psychedelic flourishes. Horns figure mightily into the mix, and the textures thereof permit an expressive and expansive program that will have you returning to its charms over and over again.
Indie Criollo: Sparkle
Review of William’s single “Sparkle” from the Ecuadorian blog Indie Criollo. Sparkle no quiere guardarse nada ante los oídos de quienes están interesados en
July 4, 2021
