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E. James Smith and Chloe Louise Brisson Reviewed
June 25, 2024
E. James Smith – Afterlife Without You
If you spend enough time on this planet, you develop a sense of humor. It doesn’t matter if you weren’t exactly born with and received a thorny, unpleasant personality instead. You’ll develop it to impress girls and, most…
Mama Juke and Chris Costalupes Reviewed
June 16, 2024
Mama Juke – Magnolia Skies
If you muster the patience and spend enough time on the plays of Shakespeare, the paintings of Chagall, or the music of the Grateful Dead, you begin to get what they’re about. Anyone who says that the works of these artists attracted…
Bobby Wallisch Jr. & Acid.Prof and Cronkite Reviewed
June 12, 2024
Bobby Wallisch Jr. & Acid.Prof – It’s Always Autumn
Good stories are usually told at a leisurely pace. That’s precisely the reason why modern television has all the characters mumbling as fast they can, speaking over each other and giving the impression…
Julian Taylor and Pat Berlinquette Reviewed
June 11, 2024
Julian Taylor – Running Away
Familiarity and nostalgia can be powerful weapons in the hands of those who know how to wield them. A picture of a smiling, happy family helps sell plenty of presents around Christmas. And, the sound of Elvis’ voice could move movie…
Will Hatch and Oh Dang Reviewed
June 7, 2024
Will Hatch – No Lies
Similar artists: Wild Leek River, The Wolff Sisters, The Deslondes, Daniel Romano, Angela Autumn
Genre: Folk, Americana, Alt Country
There are soccer players on professional contracts who haven’t played more than 10 minutes a game for…
Hearsing and Ontario Red Reviewed
May 28, 2024
Hearsing – Montauk
Genre: Indie Folk, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
Conspiracy theories are really a beautiful thing. You just have to always remember not to take them seriously in order to appreciate their beauty. The conspiracy theorists are artists who have…
The Hill and Krystal Rivvers Reviewed
April 20, 2024
The Hill – Dent
Similar artists: Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Bob Dylan, The Jayhawks, Son Volt
Genre: Folk, Americana
Pop music can still offer great relief. But it’s hard to be loyal to it these days. If you spend too much time with you, you end up feeling as…
Nicolai Dunger and Ames Harding & the Mirage Reviewed
April 12, 2024
Nicolai Dunger – To Be Tough
Similar artists: Van Morrison, Calexico, John Craigie, Rufus Wainwright
Genre: Americana
The future of music may well sound very retro. But don’t stop and worry about that. It’s always been this way. Ever since Bob Dylan or Van…
Caleb Veazey and Sam Singer Reviewed
April 2, 2024
Caleb Veazey – Keep Your Love in Reach
Similar artists: Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Band
Genre: Folk rock
Why do people even want to become rock stars these days? Is it because of the ever-more unlikely prospect of becoming rich and famous? Yeah, that…