Martin Harley and Daniel Kimbro
At first, guitarist Martin Harley and bassist Daniel Kimbro seem like an unlikely pair, Harley being a native of the U.K. and Kimbro hailing from … Read more
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Amanda McBroom
One of the world’s leading cabaret singers, Amanda McBroom, not only writes her own standards, but her seasoned sense of strong songs has allowed her to choose timeless ones from … Read more
Various Artists
There was good reason why the late Waylon Jenning’s signature song was named “Lonesome, On’ry and Mean.” One of the pioneers of so-called outlaws of country music, Jennings was a … Read more
The Dollyrots
The Dollyrots, pop punk duo, is killin’ it with their sixth studio album, Whiplash Splash. This album has infectious beats and killer vocals, with vibes of a “poppy” Joan Jett. … Read more
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
As grunge-rock was being hyped to death in the 1990s, seminal 70s progressive-rock institutions such as Emerson, Lake & Palmer were hardly given a chance to reclaim their former glory. … Read more
The Gage Brothers
The Gage Brothers typify the sound of modern bluegrass, all up-tempo tunes, exacting harmonies and a riveting sound that invites populist devotion. This, the second album by Ohio-based brothers Ben … Read more
The Steel Wheels
The Steel Wheels are back with their first studio album in four years and it represents a significant leap in sound. Some of these textures are soothing, and most are … Read more
Joan Shelley
Shuttering herself inside Wilco’s Loft studio in Chicago for five days, folk songbird Joan Shelley recorded her eponymous fourth album. It has all the intimacy of a confessional. Acting as … Read more
John Moreland
Singer-songwriter Moreland has been steadily building his reputation, poised to break through in a big way. This, his fourth solo album, might just be that chance. This big man looks … Read more
Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’
One of the most difficult things for mega name artists to pull off is to meet expectations when so much hype precedes the album. In that vein, I love Keb’ … Read more
