It’s fitting that the first time that I saw or heard Sturgill Simpson was at the Philadelphia Folk Festival because the singer-songwriter’s latest album has me longing for the sights and sounds of the hill […]
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Album and song reviews
Ty Segall Delivers Hot Licks On ‘Harmonizer’
I’ve been dancing around Ty Segall for years now and he hasn’t even known it. How I haven’t latched on to the west-coast multi-instrumentalist sooner is beyond me, but the last conversation I had about […]
Kings of Convenience Reignites Acoustic Conversations On ‘Peace or Love’
I am trying to implement simplicity in my life lately. As I look around I am finding that less is not only better but sometimes more beautiful. I’ve even applied that to the music that […]
‘A Few Stars Apart’ Pulls Together Lukas Nelson And Promise Of The Real For Ethereal Effort
For the past year, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real has consistently been one of my favorite bands. I’ve been listening to the group’s latest effort, “A Few Stars Apart,” basically on repeat since […]
Without Touring, Bob Dylan Emerges With ‘Shadow Kingdom’ To Help Shape His Legacy
If there are two words that summarize Bob Dylan well, “Shadow Kingdom” fits the bill. The iconic artist is the master of the mysterious and shaping how he is seen by the public. With the […]
Wolfgang Van Halen Makes Monster Debut With ‘Mammoth WVH’
Wolfgang Van Halen is a powerful name. Combining the classic Wolfgang, in reference to Mozart for whom he was named, with the rocking Van Halen, the kid was destined for musical greatness. I first saw […]
‘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 […]
St. Vincent Focuses On The Familiar For ‘Daddy’s Home’
Acceptance is a hell of a thing. There’s something about meditation that is accepting each breath for what it is in the present moment and releasing it. It’s supposed to serve as practice for when […]
Czarface Gives MF Doom A Hero’s Ending With ‘Super What’
Crossovers in comic books are always a big deal. I actually own a copy of “Archie Meet The Punisher.” I was always more of a fan of the team-ups, like when the Harlem Globetrotters would […]
The Alchemist Steps Into The Spotlight For ‘This Thing Of Ours’
The Alchemist is a mysterious figure. He appears on tracks that I love and sprinkles his magic before disappearing back into the ether. From his work with Eminem to Action Bronson and beyond, The Alchemist […]