Today marks the tenth anniversary of Boys and Girls in America by The Hold Steady. Even the casual acquaintance has heard me stump for this album pretty much any occasion I get. But
Today, Bon Iver releases their third album and first in five years, “22, A Million”. Justin Vernon started the project in 2007 pretty much as a guy with an acoustic guitar,
Amanda Shires has been an excellent solo musician in her own right for years, a fact that’s been partially obscured by the runaway success of her husband, singer-songwriter, Jason Isbell. While that
I saw Lydia Loveless play a street fest this summer and I was wowed by her presence and power. She’s a complete force of nature, synthesizing sorta-country with sorta-punk but maintaining an
Modern Baseball is a great band, but they’re not even as good as they’re going to be. I saw the Philly-based group recently play a show at Empty Bottle
The only album released in Arthur Russell’s lifetime, 1986’s “World of Echo”, is a staggering, ethereal masterpiece. It’s a look at a wildly underrated artist, almost unknown during the time
Kanye West – “The Life of Pablo” Kanye West has proven peerless in the hip-hop world. No one can quite do what he can in terms of his creative process. Take
Ten years ago last Sunday, February 14, 2006, I started this website. It’s fitting I’m writing this AFTER the anniversary, as nothing with this site ever gets done on time. It’
In no particular order after “Maggie”. Enjoy as a Spotify playlist this year! “Pedestrian At Best” – Courtney Barnett “Maggie, I’ve Been Searching For Our Son” – Craig Finn “Need You” –
1. Jamie xx – In Colour 2. Beach Slang – The Things We Do To Find People Like Us In any year but this one, Beach Slang’s aim-for-the-stars would be a no-brainer
No particular order outside of “Grand Canyon” which is #1. Favorite Songs of 2014 “Grand Canyon” – Drive-By Truckers “Spinners” – The Hold Steady “The Only Thing” – The Hold Steady
I stood outside of Lee’s Palace on a rainy Toronto night in September 2009 chatting with a stranger waiting in line for the same show I was, discussing Bruce Springsteen. I’d