Lance Canales
You may not hear a more haunting yet infectious album this year. Lance Canales seems to summon the spirits and ghosts that travel with the migrant workers in California’s Central … Read more
Album Reviews
Nellie Clay & The Lucky Dogs
With the right combination of songwriting skills, and an emotional vocal delivery to stand alongside today’s best Americana artists, it’s time for Nellie Clay to break out. Never Did What … Read more
Albert Cummings
Albert Cummings has a Cinderella story to rival that of the peasant-made-princess herself. His was the Platonic story of success in the music business; cynicism combined with realism says you … Read more
Billy Shaddox
On the first listen, Billy Shaddox might appear to be somewhat of an enigma, but the second listen clears up everything. Crafting a blend of pop and Americana with echoes … Read more
Legendary Shack Shakers
The Legendary Shack Shakers aren’t afraid to dig deep into the dirtiest, most difficult corners of the human condition for lyrical inspiration. Murder, poverty, religion— nothing is taboo. Far from … Read more
Allen Klein: The Man Who Bailed Out the Beatles, Made the Stones,…
I had no idea. Allen Klein, raised an orphan from the wrong side of Newark (that’s doubly bad), never forgot his hardscrabble roots while he clawed and finagled his way … Read more
Ork Records: New York, New York
Punk rock was born in America. Before the Sex Pistols and the Clash, playing young, loud and snotty was already a stateside tradition. Someone just needed to put the sound … Read more
The Yawpers
If you’re simply looking for another run-of-the-mill folk album to play while meandering on country roads, then the Yawpers may not be your top choice… for all the right reasons. … Read more
Boogarins
Hailing from Brazil, Boogarins play a sunny and relaxed brand of psychedelic pop-rock. Their latest record, Manual, shimmers with pleasing hooks, sugary harmonies and reverberated soaring dual guitars. There’s a … Read more
A Tribute to Ewan MacColl
Although his name isn’t especially well known here in the United States, Ewan MacColl was one of the most prolific songwriters in Britain’s traditional folk scene. Nevertheless, two of his … Read more
