Eric Bibb is one of a small number of elite blues musicians of his generation that define contemporary blues music. Along with Keb’ Mo’, Otis Taylor, Guy Davis, Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood and a handful of others, Bibb has assumed the mantle from the great Mississippi Delta artists of the early 20th century and the post-World […]
Sturgill Simpson/Metamodern Sounds in Country Music; Todd Begins Looking Back on His “Best of 2014”
I had not heard of Sturgill Simpson until attending a Gamecock baseball game this past April. It was a cold day (luckily we had box seats) and I was talking with my friend Ryan, who I had invited along. Ryan and I don’t see each other often, but we’re always emailing and exchanging CDs and […]
Johnette Napolitano on Rarely Breaking Strings and the Only Thing That Matters
The Concrete Blonde singer talks tour meals (and the value of “a good, clean egg” in the morning) and time spent working in the film industry.
Readers’ Pick: Lost on the River by The New Basement Tapes and Elvis Costello
You picked Lost on the River by The New Basement Tapes and Elvis Costello as your favorite for the week of November 11, 2014. Readers’ Top Picks (last 4 weeks) Storytone by Neil Young (11) Aviator by Stoney LaRue (7) Rock & Roll Time by Jerry Lee Lewis (6) Lost on the River by The […]
Monday Morning Video: Social Distortion
Here’s a vintage full-length concert from Social Distortion, captured live at CBGB’s in 1992. ‘Cause sometimes you need to start your week with a snarl.
Jonathan Fox Band – 20 Something Runaway
The subtitle for the new Jonathan Fox Band record, 20 Something Runaway, could easily be “A Young Man And His Guitar”. Â Although he’s recorded solo efforts before and made a choice to put more emphasis on the band this time, the songs are really about Fox and his guitar. Fortunately Fox got a lot of […]
Brett Newski on Parking in Detroit and Why the Merch Table Is Important
Brett Newski speaks about the difference between tour meals in the US, Europe and South Africa, the peculiarities of his old rehearsal space and the role of fan support in building a successful career in music.
Dream On — a Special Boston Playlist
Here is the latest installment in our periodic series highlighting Boston and New England artists. (View the complete series here.) 1-2-3, Amy Fairchild (from the self-released Amy Fairchild) There’s something to be said for only speaking when you have something to say. Just ask Amy Fairchild who has just released her first album since 2002. […]
Nina on Recording at Home and Trusting Your Gut
UK pop singer NINA talks about how her cat helps her when she’s recording and the struggle to make a living in the music industry.
Readers’ Pick: Storytone by Neil Young
You picked Storytone by Neil Young as your favorite for the week of November 4, 2014. Readers’ Top Picks (last 4 weeks) Boxers by Matthew Ryan (20) Storytone by Neil Young (11) Aviator by Stoney LaRue (7) Rock & Roll Time by Jerry Lee Lewis (6) Indian Ocean by Frazey Ford (5) Welcome to the […]