Katie Crutchfield is never known to hold back as the leader of Waxahatchee, one of the most appealing aspects of the singer-songwriter’s music. “If you’re not living, then you’rе dying, just a raw nerve satisfying, […]
Tag: Folk-rock
Squirrel Flower Ignites Her Songwriting On ‘Tomorrow’s Fire’
It’s easy to let the warm, fuzzy vibes wash over you while listening to “Tomorrow’s Fire,” the latest album by singer-songwriter Squirrel Flower. Released Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, via Polyvinyl Records, the album is the […]
Indigo De Souza Shows Bravery On ‘All of This Will End’
It’s hard not to get caught up in the emotional outpouring by Indigo De Souza on her latest album, “All of This Will End,” released Friday, April 29, via Saddle Creek Records. The third album […]
Boygenius Set ‘The Record’ Straight On Latest Release
There is something magical about supergroups. From the first time I heard Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, and then later on with Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, I could never really describe what I loved about […]
Rozi Plain Champions Stark Lyrics On ‘Prize’
I love it when musicians create an atmosphere for listeners to explore. It’s like they’re giving a tour of their own theme park. Now that things from the 90s are coming back around, I feel […]
Marcus Mumford Makes His Story The Focus Of ‘Self-Titled’
Marcus Mumford doesn’t mince words. After four albums as the singer, songwriter, guitarist and leader of the blitzing British folk rock band Mumford and Sons has branched out for his solo debut released Friday, Sept. […]
Madison Cunningham Shows Her Soul On Revealer
Summer may be coming to a close but there is nothing but sunshine emanating from the 11 tracks on the latest album from Madison Cunningham. The California singer, folk rocker and multi-instrumentalist released her third […]
‘The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania’ Exposes A Cast Of Characters From Damien Jurado
“Hello from the room, where I’m selling my clothes I steal light from the sun and you still not approve,” stark words from Damien Jurado to open his latest album. It’s amazing how much music […]
‘Getting Into Knives’ Displays Sharp Songs By The Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goats have a way of creating songs that linger around so long in my head that I have to write about them. You call it a faithful companion or just a part of […]
Fleet Foxes Wades In Tranquil Waters On ‘Shore’
Like a warm wave, the soothings sounds of Fleet Foxes‘ lush layered instruments and harmonies wash over me. It’s been a while, three years in fact since I heard a new album from the Seattle, […]