APN’s Indie Inspection – January 2023
Welcome to “The Indie Inspection!” In this monthly feature, I dive into new releases from a handful of...
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APN’s Indie Inspection – October 2022
Welcome to The Indie Inspection! In this monthly feature, I dive into new releases from a handful of...
Dividers – Crime of Passion | Subverting Country and Pysch Sounds
Despite a reputation for enforced authenticity and purity, country music has always offered fertile ground for reinvention and...
Kelly Hoppenjans – Can’t Get the Dark Out EP | The Power of Poignant and Realistic Romanticism
Songs about falling out of and in love aren’t anything new. The music industry has been fueled by...
Seafarers – II | Charming & Sensitive Chamber-Folk
As someone who experienced adolescence through the lumpen grunge of the ‘90s, I eventually escaped through bands like...
Anna Ash – Sleeper | Rootsy and Reflective Romanticism
I don’t know when or how I fell back in love with singer-songwriters. Specifically, women sitting in the...
Tonstartssbandht – Petunia | I Guess I Like Jam Bands Now
The closest I’ve ever come to liking jam band music was 2009. Along with most of the indie...
Chet Wasted – Raspberry | Vibe-Worthy Mellow Folk
We’ve discussed my relationship with singer-songwriter fare a few times this year. I rebelled against wordsmiths for years...
Andrew Bryant – A Meaningful Connection | Growing Old Means Making Better Choices
The older I get, the more introspective I become. I’m not interested in a cliched mid-life crisis like...
John R. Miller – Depreciated | Investing in Believable Authenticity
Authenticity means everything to music fans. No matter the genre, era, or format, few concepts can ruin a...