I find comfort in Margo Price‘s scorching songwriting. Her ability to cut through the bullshit with her songs just strikes a chord with me. Her latest album, “That’s How Rumors Get Started,” is a steady […]
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Album and song reviews
Jim James Lets The Feelings Flow On My Morning Jacket’s ‘The Waterfall II’
The artist’s job is to create art. It sounds simple enough, right? If only creativity was consistent and able to be controlled in the same realm of space and time that you and I will […]
M. Ward Looks To The Stars To Find ‘Migration Stories’
I’ve always been a big fan of M. Ward‘s methodical approach to music. He sounds like a man who takes his time and, typically using an analog recording process that takes even more time, his […]
Mapache Channels Homey Grooves On ‘From Liberty Street’
I’m not trying to brag or anything, but I’m known for having a good memory. But, I’m going let y’all in on a little secret, since we’re such good friends and everything, I know I […]
‘Feet On The Dashboard’ Is A Smooth Ride For Anthony da Costa
How I find out about an artist is almost as memorable as the first time listening to them. Freshman year of high school, I borrowed a CD called “Take Action!” a sampler put out by […]
Neil Young Reaps Tearful Album From ‘Homegrown’ Seeds
For as long as I can remember, I have considered myself a fan of Neil Young. I was introduced to a mutton-chopped, Canadian-tuxedo wearing madman screaming “Keep On Rockin’ In The Free World” with Pearl […]
Haim Puts Legendary Effort Into ‘Women In Music Pt. III’
I can’t think of any trio of musicians in recent memory that I like as much as Haim since I discovered The Beastie Boys when I was 13-years-old. I first found the Los Angeles-based sister-led […]
Dylan Displays His ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ On New Album
Bob Dylan is one layered fella. The singer, musician, writer and artist contains multitudes. He tells us so on his 39th studio album “Rough and Rowdy Ways” released June 19 via his longtime company Columbia […]
Run The Jewels Combine Classic Strength And Style On ‘RTJ4’
The 1987 Buick Grand National was a badass car. I was obsessed with it when I was in high school. My first car was a 1990 Buick Regal coupe, which was my grandmother’s car, and […]
The Weeknd Takes Listeners On A Sojourn Into A Sinful Soul
“When the music’s over, turn out the lights.” – Jim Morrison of The Doors, “When The Music’s Over” “We can’t stop here, this is bat country.” – Hunter S. Thompson, “Fear and Loathing in Las […]