Town Mountain
Town Mountain trades on tradition, but their energized efforts make them more than simply a bluegrass band of the back porch variety. Their latest effort, aptly titled Southern Crescent, turns … Read more
Album Reviews
Exclusive: Tindersticks
Tindersticks has always been a band connected to film. In addition to its 11 studio albums, the group has worked with French director Claire Denis, producing soundtracks to five of … Read more
Sam Riggs
Young country singer-songwriter Sam Riggs had a dream and followed it from Florida all the way to Austin, Texas, successfully gaining the title of “underdog” but already surpassing its definition. … Read more
Jeff Buckley
After a string of the most tepid posthumous releases of the modern era, Jeff Buckley’s You And I is an absolute treat. Comprised of covers ranging from Dylan to Moz … Read more
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Seattle hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s newest incorporates a variety of musical collaborations with Carla Morrison, Leon Bridges, Ed Sheeran, among others, and is comprised of 13 songs that … Read more
Aunt Mary
Aunt Mary keeps on rolling; the 1970s Norwegian prog-rock powerhouse is sallying forth into a New Dawn with only one founding member, guitarist Bjorn Kristiansen, left to carry the flag. … Read more
Curtis Salgado
Few people are more qualified to sing the blues than 40 year veteran Curtis Salgado, a twice cancer survivor who has come back stronger than ever from both liver and … Read more
Janiva Magness
It’s refreshing to see Janiva Magness so happy. This music certainly reflects it, as do her words in the liner notes, “now mind you, left to my own, I could … Read more
Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal
Like a huge gust of prairie wind that’s been building for miles and miles, Hoyer and Soul Colossal unleash their convincing soul and R&B that will sweep you away like … Read more
Mark Erelli
This is the album Mark Erelli has long wanted to make. He just needed some time away from his many sideman gigs supporting Lori McKenna, Paula Cole and others. He’s … Read more
