Jack Grelle may sound like your typical heartland troubadour, but his down-home demeanor masks the soul and conviction of a principled man, leaving lessons in his wake. The title track of his new album, Got Dressed Up to Be Let Down (out […]
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A well known and respected indie auteur, John Salaway has made a name for himself in his native Nashville, working with such venerable artists as Denny Laine and, on this, his sophomore set, power pop pundit Steve Allen and veteran […]
Credit Conor Oberst with truth in advertising. Ruminations, his first solo recordings in 20 years, is all its title implies, a series of sad story songs that bring reflection and remorse to the fore. Oberst’s once bright eyes seem considerably […]
On Cluster of Pearls, a follow up to Hollis Brown’s third LP released last year, 3 Shots, they reaffirm their reverence for their roots over the course of six songs and a variety of archival settings. Having collaborated with the likes […]
Aside from his most ardent admirers, Charlie Rich is mostly known for a pair of crossover hits, the beautiful ballad “Behind Closed Doors” and the chart-topping, Grammy winning “Most Beautiful Girl.” Those were the two songs that brought him to […]
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 […]
Harmony can mean many things — piece of mind, friendship, a feeling of contemplation. But when two voices are intertwined in perfect harmony, it’s truly sublime. With their self titled debut album, Joey Beesley and Taylor Dupuis, AKA Roanoke, have […]
Matt Woods is a solitary troubadour, a determined singer/songwriter who’s been steadily plotting his career forward for more than a decade. Like his earlier efforts, his new album How To Survive is a brilliant blend of resilience and remorse ably […]
Brent Cobb doesn’t put on any false airs. Or at least he doesn’t appear to, based on the attitude instilled in his music. His debut album Shine On Rainy Day is as unpretentious an effort as one might ever imagine, given […]
For a relatively young man, Seth Walker has had a remarkably prolific career as a prime exponent of the blues and other variations of a rustic roots sound. Nine albums in, he’s also earned a reputation as a musician to […]
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