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Vancouver-based Said The Whale has confidently down- sized from quintet to trio and are ready to reveal the new configu- ration on “Confident” the lead track from their fifth release As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide. And, this is no fish story. Many are call- ing the new song their best effort yet proving that perhaps they cut away the blubber to become the right whale after all.... She wants you to call her DYLYN. We call her talented and mysterious. This brooding and sexy songstress returns with her latest “Secret,” a track she says is personal. Her life was turned upside down and as a result this song emerged. The song was therapeutic but she’s not saying exactly what it’s about. That’s gonna stay a secret... San Diego musician Michael Tiernan has been a fixture on the Southern California scene for over 15 years and he’s honed a sound recalling Jack Johnson surfing with Coldplay while lying on the beach with the Foo Fight- ers. It’s warm, laid back and grit- ty all at the same time. His latest “Tired Eyes” is a good excuse to stay up a little while longer and groove to the soulful horn in- jected shot of adrenaline from a seasoned pro. See ya next month! w Sights and Sounds of Note column editors Richard J. Lynch and Laura Turner Lynch are longtime activists in the music industry. Together, they have reviewed thousands of concerts and music releases through their network of websites including www.soundpress.net, www.kweevak. com and www.musiccitynashville.net. NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 4 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 52