In these whirling times of burning forests, unspeakable human rights violations and stupid White House tweets, it can seem like our minds are being sucked down a numbing vortex, into a voracious black hole—“the centre cannot hold”. Yet, might […]
In these whirling times of burning forests, unspeakable human rights violations and stupid White House tweets, it can seem like our minds are being sucked down a numbing vortex, into a voracious black hole—“the centre cannot hold”. Yet, might […]
Charlie Parr Dog (Red House Records) The great contemporary country blues artist Charlie Parr manages a trick of sly self-portraiture in his new album. His ingenious title song emanates from a dog’s point of view. The hound objects to […]
As soon as Larry Campbell’s bright lead slides into a minor chord on the first verse of this album’s opening song, “The Other Side of Pain,” you know you’re entering a darker and more shadowy world than the world of […]
Larry Campbell & Teresa Wiiiams Contraband Love Red House Records On September 15 2017 this new disc will be welcomed in the streets by those who know what this duo brings to the table for our aural pleasure. This […]
‘Tis the season when all kinds of melodies launched by St. Nicholas impersonators fly through the air, hoping to find a place above your hearth for Christmas. Trouble is, most of ’em need to wind up in the fireplace instead […]
Christmas collections are often a dubious proposition, sets of songs that harbor some measure of holiday cheer but then fade into irreverence the rest of the year. Oftentimes the material is otherwise inconsequential — after all, is another take on […]
On any given Sunday, if you’re looking for Dale Watson, you won’t find him in church. If he’s not out on the road demonstrating his Ameripolitan music, most likely he’ll be down the road a smidgen from his North Austin […]
More than three decades ago, fledgling folkie John Gorka shelved a fully completed debut album that he has belatedly decided to release as Before Beginning (out July 22 on Red House). Both decisions were the right ones. There was nothing […]
This fifth album probably ranks as the best work to date from the Minneapolis-based Pines, whose members include vocalist/guitarist David Huckelt and brothers Benson and Alex Ramsey. Like its predecessors, Above the Prairie contrasts earthy, world-weary vocals with ethereal, atmospheric […]
About a minute into this album’s first song, I told myself I’d bet a thousand bucks the accompanying press release would reference the Everly Brothers. Too bad it wasn’t a real bet, because it would have been an easy win. […]
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