Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, […]
It is shaping up to be, to quote Frank Sinatra, a very good year. Music-wise, at least. Given the strength of the albums below, and with nearly another six months to go, it will be a mind bender to put […]
On checking tickets the venue staff gave each member of the audience a card requesting that they respect each other and the musicians by keeping noise to a minimum. That this advice was followed to the letter didn’t come from […]
Alien Country’s Like My Life Depends On It may not introduce you to the idea of space cowboys, but it’s probably the first musical venture to essentially delve into them as its overarching theme that you’re aware of. The passion project of […]
On checking tickets the venue staff gave each member of the audience a card requesting that they respect each other and the musicians by keeping noise to a minimum. That this advice was followed to the letter didn’t come from […]
The Kruger Brothers have brought to American music a vast musical range and versatility of vision. Through their association with Doc Watson and MerleFest, they’ve built a conscious fusion of the bluegrass and Appalachian music they came to America to […]
NOTE: This post was originally published on July 30, 2018, in conjunction with the (Im)migration theme of our Summer 2018 journal, available here. Lindi Ortega always tries to learn a few phrases in the local language wherever she tours. For […]
Both of my regular readers will know that I consider Steve Earle a giant of modern music. It’s been too long (going on three years) since his winding, everlasting tour last hit Britain, and if I had the means I […]
Songbird Rebecca Haviland spreads her wings with a glorious new video for “You and I.” Haviland who is quickly becoming a breakout artist for 2018, sets a perfectly crafted tone for the video that fits the song like a glove. […]
“See Concerts. Save Animals.” This is the slogan for Woodland Park Zoo’s summer concert series in Seattle, and they couldn’t have hosted a more appropriate twin bill than Deer Tick and Trampled By Turtles on Wednesday night. (Disclaimer: If you’re […]
