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...
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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...
Anne Freeman – Keep It Close | Embracing the Lyrics
I have a busted and broken relationship with the concept of the singer-songwriter. You can trace it back...
Play It Again: June 2019 Edition | Smog and Bill Callahan
It’s interesting listening to Bill Callahan after listening to the Smog playlist because many of the songs call back to similar lyrics or phrases.
Neko Case: Hell-On | HELL YEAH FEMINIST MUSIC
Hell-On is, as are any of Neko Case’s previous releases, practically entirely stylistically different from its predecessors.
Dolly Parton, Gender, and Country Music | A Lifetime of Busting Barriers
Dolly Parton, Gender, and Country Music portrays an artist of strength and verve who’s committed to being exactly who she wants to be on her terms, no matter what the traditional paternalistic power structure dictated she should do.
I (Don’t) Hate That: Joanna Newsom
Coop hates Lisa Simpson vocals and Joanna Newsom. Kendon loves Joanna Newsom and (apparently?) Lisa Simpson vocals. On this edition of "I (Don't) Hate That", Kendon tries to convince Coop that Joanna Newsom isn't just pretentious art-folk.
Julia Weldon: Comatose Hope | The Importance of Hope
Comatose Hope is both an affirmation of the power of hope and a testament to the growing talents of Julia Weldon. And I believe.