Karen Haglof
A country girl at heart, Karen Haglof slips into something more comfortable in “Cowgirl Clothes.” Picking out the first thing in the delightfully messy closet of vintage Americana and rugged, … Read more
Reviews
Bonnaroo
There’s a real magic about Bonnaroo. You don’t need to be VIP, a super fan, in love, or on drugs to experience it (although copious water intake helps). It dances … Read more
Young Mister
A more buoyant or effusive album would be hard to imagine, but given the obvious ambitions shared by Young Mister — or more precisely, the man behind the nom de … Read more
Royal Southern Brotherhood
The old adage “three strikes and you’re out” does not apply here but “try, try again” certainly does, as it seems that Royal Southern Brotherhood has found their best groove … Read more
Levi Parham
The Oklahoma native son bursts forth with a fresh, vital sounding auspicious full album debut. Don’t let the title fool you, though– there may be subtle touches of blues influences, … Read more
Tommy Womack
Think of the iconic singer/songwriter albums, and names like Dylan and Prine invariably come to mind. Their best works tell engaging stories, cynically comment on topical and political issues and … Read more
The Explorers Club
While most of us are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys’ epic album Pet Sounds, one group of musicians is simply doing what they’ve done since their inception, … Read more
Joe Purdy
From his own label, Mudtown Crier Records, Joe Purdy’s Who Will Be Next? is a prophetic lament about the dissidence and urgency facing Americans right now. Very few artists do … Read more
Sulfur City
Anyone going to Sulfur City should expect to find themselves smack dab in the center of a full-on ’60s blue-rock revival, where Lori Paradis holds court. A simmering, humid swamp … Read more
Hot Buttered Rum
The past year has seen three EPs from the Americana/bluegrass/folk quintet Hot Buttered Rum. Showing off their various inspirations and diversity, the EPs each enlisted a separate producer to give … Read more
