Kacey Musgraves has always made music her own way. Nearly a decade ago, I reviewed her debut album, “Same Trailer, Different Park,” mainly because of the hit single “Follow Your Arrow.” On the uplifting track, […]
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Brittany Howard Answers ‘What Now?’ In Her Latest Album
“What Now?” That question was invoked by the title and the 12 tracks within the latest album by singer-songwriter and guitarist Brittany Howard. In 2012, I first fell in love with Howard’s voice as the […]
J. Mascis Has The Answer With ‘What Do We Do Now’
It’s intriguing how memories imprint themselves in our brains. I distinctly remember my introduction to Dinosaur Jr. through a T-shirt worn by one of the most significant people in my life — Anthony Ventura. In […]
Torres Expands Her Sound On ‘What An Enormous Room’
“What An Enormous Room” pulled me into its world with its inviting and hypnotic tones. From the opening track, “Happy man’s shoes,” Mackenzie Scott, better known as Torres, shapes the room with her funky and […]
New Music Friday, Jan. 26, 2024
New Music Friday is the perfect end to another week, and Jan. 26, 2024, just so happens to be the last one for January, so that’s like a two-for-one bonus. Alkaline Trio returns with its […]
Will Green Day Be Our Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Saviors’
Green Day has always been a part of my musical landscape. I fondly remember receiving their landmark albums “Dookie” in 1994 and “Insomniac” in 1995, as a kid, along with other bands that have stayed […]
Top 23 of ’23
It’s that time of year again when reflection is in the air and since there aren’t a lot of new albums being released, I go back through the year and pick my favorite albums of […]
Cat Power Turns Royal Albert Hall Into A Bob Dylan Machine
“Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert” is nearly required listening for any self-respecting folkie on the test for Dylanologists. The concert marked a pivotal moment after the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, where Dylan began […]
Bombay Bicycle Club Steps Out Of The Shadows For ‘My Big Day’
Now that it’s fall, comfort season has arrived. I’m welcoming pumpkin bread, hoodies and fleece-lined sweatpants with open arms. For my auditory needs, few things have been as comforting as Bombay Bicycle Club. Since the […]
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 […]