The Lumineers’ third album, aptly titled III, unwaveringly illustrates Wesley Schultz’s and Jeremiah Fraites’ gift for crafting anthemic tunes. The intro track, “Donna,” opens on a lo-fi note and sets an austere tone that persists throughout the project. The piano […]
It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m balanced on a stool, my back against the freshly-sprung bar in my parents living room, facing outwards. A carousel of gifts circles the room, and soon, my younger sister presents me with a thin, neatly […]
NIGHT 1 of 5 Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 On any given night, Nashville can an embarrassment of riches when it comes to entertainment options. And this week AmericanaFest compounds that “problem” for fans of roots-rooted music. Take opening night for […]
When an artist releases an album that really resonates with a wide swath of people, it can be a challenge to match that kind of momentum with a follow-up. In a way, it’s unfair to compare one album with another; […]
The Lumineers write songs with pores, songs that age, and songs can sustain meaning—or diversify meaning—over the course of years. Over the course of four years, to be precise. Proof of that exists on the band’s rustic, self-titled debut, which, […]
There’s something to be said for how an album comes across – especially the often dreaded sophomore record – when the previous music of a band known for fast fame, hasn’t managed to flood one’s ears or impart unavoidable expectations in […]
Carefully consider the band that makes a big splash with their debut but then falters with a follow-up. Joy and disappointment are the initial reactions. And, while anticipation is often at a peak, the results sometimes fail to deliver. Take the […]
Crowdfunding has fundamentally changed the way that musicians deliver content to their fans. Sites like Kickstarter and PledgeMusic offer artists a chance to skip labels completely and solicit the Album fund needed to make new albums and tour behind them […]
