In the midst of the ever-present cycle of controversy about authenticity in country music, we all know that sincerity is the key that unlocks the whole mystery. Being an actual cowboy like An American Forrest sure doesn’t hurt. On O […]
There are two reasons why we stop to pay attention to something. It happens when a sight, smell, or sound is so arresting that our physical bodies automatically orient themselves toward that very thing — an early morning walk by […]
One line from the chorus of “Something about a Train Sound,” the nimble opening track on Benny’s TV Repair, describes perfectly the entire album: “music to my ears it just feels right.” Every song on Irene Kelley’s album is music […]
As it circles higher and higher to its climax in the final refrain, “We’re Gonna Make It,” the closing track on Southern Avenue’s Keep On, builds on a foundation of ethereal vocals, a slow, swaying rhythm with bright guitars and […]
Joy Williams says in press materials that she finds the most enjoyment in music “that feels like a conversation.” On her new album, Front Porch, she’s the ideal conversationalist, creating the warm and inviting atmosphere she aimed for at the […]
The geography of a band is often used as a shorthand to describe their sound. Nashville invokes country. Memphis conjures soul. Austin can mean blues. But upstate New York is often just code for “not New York City,” which is […]
When we last heard from Caroline Spence, she had crafted an album of songs about whole-hearted yearning and losing herself in love. 2017’s Spades & Roses was brimming with tales of romance and coming of age, hardship and risk, all […]
Through her banjo virtuosity and strong, clear vocals, Rhiannon Giddens has been continually excavating the African diaspora experience, especially that of the American South. On there is no Other, Giddens collaborates with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi to tell and retell […]
It can be hard for singer-songwriters to stand out. With most songs of that genre built upon vocals and guitar, or vocals and piano, there’s not the usual sonic palette found in other musical styles to help an artist create […]
After two widely acclaimed records, Big Thief is emerging with their third, U.F.O.F., more in sync with each other than ever before. Thanks to years of being on the road and performing together, the members of Big Thief have reached […]
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