Jamie Cullum – Interlude
His innovative stage presence and smooth, warm vocals have earned him a loyal fan following, but English jazz-pop singer/songwriter Jamie Cullum’s musical originality is not his only asset. The artist recently … Read more
Album Reviews
Camper Van Beethoven – New Roman Times
Long live the “sci-fi alternate-reality rock opera” of New Roman Times, the mind-bending brainchild of Camper Van Beethoven frontman David Lowery. Celebrated as Camper Van Beethoven’s “official” reunion album after … Read more
Caitlin Canty – Reckless Skyline
Caitlin Canty hails from small-town Vermont, but honed her craft in New York City. She is a consummate songwriter who has collaborated with a number of different bands. This, her … Read more
Amy Speace – That Kind Of Girl
In just 47 minutes, folk Americana singer/songwriter Amy Speace has revealed her whole self to her listeners with her latest album That Kind Of Girl. Teeming with gorgeous ballads and velvet vocals, That … Read more
Ryan Culwell – Flatlands
While some artists tend to adopt a false veneer manifested in hard luck stories and a generally dour disposition, Ryan Culwell needn’t adapt any pretense when it comes to either … Read more
Asleep at the Wheel – Still the King: Celebrating the Music of…
Still the King is Alseep at the Wheel’s third and latest tribute album dedicated to the music of the legendary, late Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. Every track features … Read more
Willie Nelson & Sister Bobbie – December Day: Willie’s Stash Vol. 1
In its stripped-down simplicity, December Day proves that sister Bobbie Nelson makes a natural partner in crime for “Outlaw Willie,” whose pistol-packing image assumes softer hues in his nostalgic renditions … Read more
Steve Earle & The Dukes – Terraplane
Musically, Steve Earle couldn’t avoid the blues giants of his native Texas. Personally, he lived the hard blues just like his number one hero, Townes Van Zandt. And, despite being … Read more
Led Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
It is truly incredible to think that it has been 40 years since the original release of Led Zeppelin’s monumental record Physical Graffiti. The album is one of the most … Read more
Roses For Panjo – Somewhere Beautiful
A beautiful ode to her ailing father, singer/songwriter Tanya Leah’s project Roses for Panjo releases Somewhere Beautiful to an audience of dreamers and enthusiasts. Teeming with sparkling lullabies and hopeful–albeit … Read more
