Los Angeles outfit The Altons has been a key player in the Chicano soul revival that’s been happening on the West Coast for the past decade or so. With its newest LP Heartache in Room 14, The Altons are […]
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Will Oldham is no stranger to collaborative endeavors. But unless specifically noted otherwise —the 2022 Blind Date Party team-up with BIll Callahan and Superwolves with Matt Sweeney, for example—his releases under the Bonnie “Prince” Billy moniker are solo endeavors, consisting of material conceived and […]
On last year’s superlative Tears You Hide, Torontian singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino proved himself a talent to be reckoned with. His voice is powerful and malleable throughout the album, allowing him to move between rock, soul, blues, and folk with aplomb. […]
As the legacy of Fleetwood Mac expands to a new generation, the pre-Mac release from arguably its two most iconic members has taken on a near-mythic status. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham’s 1973 debut LP Buckingham Nicks was largely unheralded […]
In 2022, Thee Sacred Souls made a splash with its eponymous debut. That record was an enticing mix of Chicano soul, doo wop and Impressions-esque R&B. This week, the vocal trio is back with its follow-up, entitled Got a Story […]
X has never dabbled in fantasy. The Los Angeles punk icons have always been firmly planted in reality, singing about the highs and lows of life. Now, in a profoundly real decision, X is calling it a career after nearly […]
Donovan Woods has never been one to shy away from difficult emotions and circumstances. His catalog is full of songs that take on and reconcile the challenges of life. With his new record, Things Were Never Good If They’re Not […]
There are two different Nathaniel Rateliffs. One is a powerhouse singer who leads the gritty rock ‘n’ soul styling of Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. The other is an introspective singer-songwriter who in recent years has helmed tributes to […]
It’s probably not surprising to know that Andrew Bird possesses a fondness for midcentury jazz and the Great American Songbook. Given his ability to explore different genres and styles, it should also come as no surprise that he can play […]
When was the last time Ani DiFranco got weird with her music? After the free-flowing eclecticism of her 2003 record Evolve, DiFranco settled into a comfortable, acoustic-folk groove. With the release of Unprecedented Sh!t, her 23rd album, she shakes things […]
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