Reviews

Randall Kromm

There doesn’t seem to be a cynical bone in singer-songwriter Randall Kromm’s entire body. That, in and of itself, is refreshing in this day and age of ill-tempered skepticism. Earnest … Read more

Various Artists

To celebrate its 21st anniversary, Appleseed has enlisted an extraordinary group of artists to highlight the label’s commitment to folk music, new and old, and to a message of awareness. … Read more

Various Artists

He was an ornery, enigmatic, reclusive, talented tunesmith with an outstanding voice and 12-string-guitar style (heavily influenced by Bob Gibson) to fit his creations. In the ’60s, the native Floridian … Read more

Fiona Boyes

I’ve been listening to Ozzie picker Fiona Boyes for a few years now, each successive release adding just something else to her growing stature. With this latest release, Voodoo in … Read more

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

Positive vibes emanate from the bully pulpit of Poor Until Payday, the latest sermon of boisterous country blues from The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. Feverishly expounding on the virtues … Read more

Lindsay Beaver

There’s a litany of the unusual here. When Alligator Records signs an artist, the name is often familiar, but Lindsay Beaver is a new name for most of us, yet … Read more

Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles

On the wagon and raising a kid now, Sarah Borges still loves gritty rock ‘n’ roll. Once again fronting The Broken Singles, after going solo for a stretch, the plucky … Read more

The Bottle Rockets

Forgive the Bottle Rockets for feeling out of step with the times. More aligned with the crusty, unshaven outlaw country crowd than the slick, pop-obsessed hucksters of Nashville’s upper crust, … Read more

Concerned Students

Brought to you by The Little Village Foundation, Raise Your Voice! The Sound of Student Protest offers a multitude of voices and thoughts. From the track “Freedom,” by Nina Lee, … Read more