A master interpreter and multi-instrumentalist, Bromberg and his crack band deliver a wonderfully curated selection of deep cuts from the blues genre, in addition to original compositions on his Red House debut (produced by Grammy-winning producer and Red House label-mate […]
With the World Series going on, it seemed a good time for a baseball allusion. Besides, we have a lot of good music to talk about this week, covering many of the stylistic categories that comprise “roots music,” whatever that […]
“Little Seeds is as loud as we’ve ever been and it’s as quiet as we’ve ever been. It’s our most personal record and reflects some of those extremes we’ve experienced both sonically and lyrically. It has been nothing short of a […]
This week, we lead off with a no-brainer of a new release – a retrospective on the life and career of the great Duane Allman. As reviewer Grant Britt notes, you can just put this one on the stereo and […]
Parsonsfield is a five-piece alt-folk band that infuses a rowdy, rock-’n’-roll spirit into its bluegrass and folk influences, blowing away any preconception of what you think banjos and mandolins should sound like. The new album Blooming Through the Black is […]
Okay, the obvious answer is “no.” But we have entered the time of year when the Christmas music starts a-flowing, as artists chip in their holiday releases in time for people to spin them when the time is right. There’s […]
I’m a believer in stories — true stories, made-up stories, fantasy stories, science fiction stories, journalistic accounts, documentaries. Stories create and deepen empathy. They are how we understand ourselves, the world around us, the other people we encounter. A story […]
Blindfaller builds on the acclaim of Mandolin Orange’s 2013 breakthrough debut on Yep Roc Records, 2013’s This Side of Jordan, and its follow-up, 2015’s Such Jubilee. As the duo’s songwriter, Andrew Marlin sharpens his lyrical prowess here, touching on broad […]
When songwriters get together for an evening, if they have their instruments with them (or if at least one of them does), you can almost guarantee that the night is going to end in a round. This musical show-and-tell format […]
We’re always up in this space gushing about all the great new music that’s ready for your ears, but this week feels like something special is in the air. First of all, the great John Prine has just released a […]
