Songs really don’t come much better than “It’s Alright Just to Beâ€. The acoustic ballad starts with a random encounter between the singer and a drunk man at a bar. As the man’s heartbreaking story emerges, the singer considers the false assumptions he made about the man. A musical pause transitions the song into a […]
Emily Zuzik – Torch and Trouble
After two Video Premiers most of you should be aware that I am excited about the new Emily Zuzik release “Torch and Troubleâ€. The album id finally releasing after a bit of a pandemic caused delay on Friday, August 28th. Zuzik is an L.A. based singer-songwriter. Her music is a blend of Americana and Rock […]
Joey Ryan of The Milk Carton Kids on Hotel Noise Complaints and a Triumphant First Gig
Milk Carton Kids’ Joey Ryan talks about sad baskets of bananas, making mistakes, and the importance of arts funding.
Stine Andreassen on Working in a Record Store and Asking For Help
Stine Andreassen of The Northern Belle talks about playing a goat cheese festival, upgrading the band’s rehearsal space, and living in a country that supports the arts.
Monday Morning Video: Kevin Gordon Goes Back to the Well
There’s something special about hearing songs in their truest form. Kevin Gordon’s recent release of the demos from his 2000 release Down to the Well is a fine case in point. Sure, it’s nice to hear Lucinda Williams adding her voice to the album version of the title track. The original demo, however, bristles with […]
Readers’ Pick: Arlo McKinley – Die Midwestern
You picked Arlo McKinley – Die Midwestern as your favorite new release for the week of August 14, 2020. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2020 Peter Himmelman – Press On […]
Wood & Wire – No Matter Where It Goes From Here
Polish is an under-appreciated art form. For a few years of my misspent youth I was enamored with old cars. As part of that I learned that while the most beautiful paint job was just a combination of wax, pigment & resin, the right artist could create a depth and dimensionality that belied the simplicity […]
Sean Danger Smith – Space Camp
He calls it “music to think to.” Sean Danger Smith’s music is introspective and interesting. Introspective, these days, with many of us unemployed and shut in at home, might just be where it’s at. I was turned on to Sean Danger Smith by a young friend of mine in Philadelphia. Smith has released a new […]
Swamp Dogg on Jerry Lee Lewis, Day Job Adventures, and Piano Lessons
Swamp Dogg talks about how he earned a 1955 Crown Victoria and sings the first song that he wrote.
Chuck Prophet Talks Crystal Balls and Past Day Jobs
Chuck Prophet recalls getting stranding in a broken down tour van and talks about his appreciation of old school McDonald’s apple pies.