Daryl Hall & John Oates – Live in Dublin
[I]t’s like a scene from The Commitments. A beloved pair of Philly natives who have enthralled U.S. audiences for decades head overseas to Ireland to give fans they hadn’t yet … Read more
Album Reviews
Andy Shauf – The Bearer Of Bad News
“My Dear Friend,” reads a note inside the cover of Andy Shauf’s The Bearer of Bad News, “These songs belong to the winter…Some of them are warm and radiant, like small … Read more
Feufollet – Two Universes
Score has been determined by editorial staff Feufollet–translated from the French word for crazy fire, or will-o-the wisp, the mysterious fire seen in the swamps–is stretching out the two roots … Read more
Steve Heckman – Search For Peace
Though Heckman’s Quintet serves up a more mainstream jazz sound than the edgier sounds I’m naturally inclined to listen to, there are several tracks on Search for Peace that keep … Read more
Bettye LaVette – Child of the Seventies
It seems Charles Bradley isn’t the only soul singer receiving praise a little past due. Out of Michigan comes Bettye LaVette with Child of the Seventies. The album was originally … Read more
Catfish and the Bottlemen – The Balcony
Snotty yet vulnerable, pissed yet poetic, Welsh quartet Catfish and the Bottlemen (how are they not from the Bayou with a moniker like that?) translate shenanigans and passion into a … Read more
Brandi Carlile – The Firewatcher’s Daughter
With four albums already under her belt and a fifth just released earlier this month, Brandi Carlile has proven to be a force of great musical talent, scoring four #1 … Read more
Shayna Steele – Rise
While listening to Shayna Steele’s Rise, it’s hard to believe the same vocalist is singing on each track. Her range is outstanding: from the airy, effortless quality on “Sunshine Girl” to … Read more
Allison Moorer – Down To Believing
Allison Moorer takes her confessional songwriting very seriously. She has a job to do. “Even though this is the longest period between albums—five years—I’ve never stopped writing songs. Most of … Read more
Tinsley Ellis – Tough Love
After emerging on the blues scene over 35 years ago, you might wonder, “Does Tinsley Ellis have anything left to show us?” You can bet your sweet southern backside he … Read more
