Christine McVie, singer, songwriter, and keyboardist with Fleetwood Mac, died this morning, according to a statement shared on behalf of her family. She was 79. “She passed away peacefully at hospital … following a short illness,” the statement said, […]
The Lone Bellow has some of the best harmonies in roots music, and they’ve held that title for nearly a decade now. The Nashville-based group, which began as a trio of Zach Williams, Brian Elmquist, and Kanene Donehey Pipkin, […]
This week’s column is both celebratory and sad, as Nashville’s fabled Exit/In music club hosts its last show tomorrow night. By Dec. 1, only memories will remain of a venue that gave rise to legends when they were unknowns […]
It’s that time of year again when we all start to stress about what thoughtful gifts we might be able to get for our loved ones for the holidays. For this year’s guide (which is not sassy like last […]
Amid the rush and bustle of the upcoming holidays, it’s nice to take a few moments to be quiet and reflect on a few music books for which I’m grateful. In a few weeks, I’ll do a year-end roundup of […]
In the US this week, it’s time to fill up. On food, on family, on Black Friday deals, and, if you want, on vinyl! Record Store Day Black Friday is designed to divert some of the money flying out of […]
Thirty-five years ago this month, the biggest band in the world dropped into the home of the blues and ended up playing in one of the most star-studded impromptu jams of all time. On Nov. 22, 1987, U2 was […]
After six highly successful Outlaw Country cruises from the eastern portion of the United States, organizers Renegade Circus and Sixthman decided to take their talents to the West Coast for the aptly titled Outlaw Country West (OCC West). Billed […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: As readers in the US celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we’re sharing this story about the holiday and roots musicians’ complicated relationship with songs about it. To read the full piece, buy the Fall 2022 issue of No […]
I don’t back all of the albums I feature in this space. If I did, I’d be writing for negative money. But I do back quite a few, and recently one I featured a while back (Lady Moon) sent […]
