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Interview with Frankie & His Fingers Adam P. Newton·April 13, 2021In my write-up of Universal Hurt, I reveled in how Frankie & His Fingers frolicked and cavorted with...FeaturedInterviewMusic·6 mins read
Frankie & His Fingers – Universal Hurt | 6 Simple Steps for Successfully Embracing Nostalgia in Your Music Adam P. Newton·March 31, 2021I often reference memory and nostalgia in my writing. It might be a function of getting older. On...Album ReviewsFeatured·6 mins read
Kalbells – Max Heart | The Outspoken Joy of Intentional Artistry Adam P. Newton·March 23, 2021The blurring of genres on Max Heart is so damned effective because Kalbells approaches their work with love, care, and direction.Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Rachika Nayar – Our Hands Against the Dusk | The Appeal of a Good Quest Adam P. Newton·March 15, 2021,As a kid, I was obsessed with the idea of a good quest. This bore out in my...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·3 mins read
Tigers Jaw – I Won’t Care How You Remember Me | The Power of Emotional Resonance Adam P. Newton·March 8, 2021As I inch ever closer to 42 years old, I still love discovering new music. But thankfully, I...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Nona Fernández – The Twilight Zone | The Intersection of Truth, Belief, and Memory Adam P. Newton·March 3, 2021One of my favorite podcasts regularly mentions a concept called “The E Crisis.” Short for “epistemological,” The Trillbillies...FeaturedReview·4 mins read
Corvair – Corvair | Vintage Pop-Rock Without Pretense Adam P. Newton·February 16, 2021While I enjoy a diverse range of music, guitar-driven pop-rock will always hold a special place in my...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Five Iron Frenzy – Until This Shakes Apart | Ska Grows Up and Gets Political Adam P. Newton·February 9, 2021Growing up in an evangelical Christian home, also meant I grew up in a rather Republican home. Needless...Album ReviewsFeatured·4 mins read
Camp Trash – Downtiming EP | This isn’t Nostalgia. This is Emo! Adam P. Newton·January 22, 2021“Hello, 1999!” That’s the first thought that burst into my brain with the first notes of “Bobby,” the...Album ReviewsFeatured·1 min read
Fangirls | In Praise of Being a Fan Adam P. Newton·December 18, 2020Bearded Gentlemen Music has never shied away from talking about fandoms. Some of the most-clicked and commented-upon articles...FeaturedMusic Book Review·5 mins read
