Brad Cole
My knowledge of—and taste for—Brad Cole’s music stems from Folk Alliance, where Cole certainly fits into their broad definition of folk, so his newest album’s bent toward a jazzy, R&B, … Read more
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Tim McNary
Most musicians grow up with music, going on to build a life around it, but for singer-songwriter Tim McNary, that story doesn’t quite fit. During a two-year stint volunteering and … Read more
Delta Deep
Photos by Arnie Goodman Delta Deep brings Phil Collen, lead guitarist of Def Leppard, back to his royal roots: Albert, B.B. and Freddie King. It also ties into the generation … Read more
Bleached
One was entangled in a toxic relationship, and the other was kicked out of house and home. Not long ago, the sisters Clavin, Jennifer and Jessie, were having a rough … Read more
Lincoln Durham
“I find no interest in the methodical stabilities of the sane/For I delight in the shadowy corners of unhinged thought, eating up my bad brains.” That deranged passage from the … Read more
Tortoise
Perhaps the most noticeable moment on Tortoise’s seventh studio album comes almost 10 minutes into its running time. On a cover of the 1973 David Essex hit “Rock On,” the … Read more
Wild Man Fischer
Produced by Frank Zappa, this double album of a cappella, spoken-word pieces and field recordings of L.A. street performer, Wild Man Fischer, is one of the strangest records from the … Read more
Sean Watkins
What To Fear is flush with melodic tunes, most delivered in intimate settings and with minimal accompaniment. Several special guests make appearances – most notably, Sean’s sister Sara Watkins, drummer … Read more
Willie Nile
Tighter ‘n leaner in sound and intent than rock n rollers half his age, Willie and his rowdy, rust-shaking, roof-raising road band – kick-ass guitarist Matt Hogan with musclemen Johnny … Read more
