Singer-songwriter Christopher Kent has two songs, “Songs of the Season,” and “Twas The Day Of Thanksgiving” nominated for the 2017 Just Plain Folks Music Awards.
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Julie Byrne Paints A Lyrical Landscape On ‘Not Even Happiness’
Julie Byrne captured the natural beauty she uncovered during her journey across the country on her transcendent folk album, “Not Even Happiness.”
Dawes Releases Surprise Live Album As A Valentine To Fans
Valentine’s Day can be full of surprises. Folk-rock band Dawes sent a valentine to its fans in the form of a new live album, “We’re All Gonna Live,” on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Recorded in January in […]
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Foxygen Flaunts 70s Sound On ‘Hang’
Foxygen captures retro 70s Hollywood sounds using reel-to-reel recording and a 40-piece symphony orchestra on “Hang.”
The xx Has A Clear Vision For ‘I See You’
The latest album by The xx, “I See You” puts the band in a new light inspired by producer Jamie XX.
Fresh Audio For Your Ears – Sundara Karma, Gone Is Gone, Dropkick Murphys, Halestorm and Dirty Projectors
New albums released by Sundara Karma, Gone is Gone and Dropkick Murphys – plus a new EP by Halestorm and a new single by Dirty Projectors #TheHighNote
Run the Jewels Drops A Diamond With “RTJ3”
Santa had some fresh tunes to bump in his sleigh on Christmas because the coolest duo in hip-hop surprised fans with a free download of the latest Run the Jewels album “RTJ3.” The digital version […]
Mornings With Conor
I spent a couple weeks waking up at 5 a.m. and listening to the latest Conor Oberst album “Ruminations.” Here’s what I learned.
Phish Sails Through Genres On ‘Big Boat’
Phish captures a live sound on its best studio album to date, “Big Boat.”