Rhiannon Giddens’ second solo record, Freedom Highway, could have just as easily have been born as protest songs sung beside a campfire or from the wraparound porch of family farmhouse during the great depression. Her records are timeless and her sound is… Continue Reading
Lock it out and don’t return its calls Swear you don’t know its face at all Throw it in the river, lose it in the storm It’ll show up in its bandages tomorrow at your door Love soldiers on Love… Continue Reading
There is nothing unintentional about the detail of Ben Cramer’s latest venture. Although Old Sea Brigade was recorded in a minimalistic, bare-bones manner, intentionally optioning nothing more than vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, the scaled-back approach allows the brilliant touches… Continue Reading
Buried in the background of the first track from Bird Dog’s new EP, Misty Shrub, lies the atmospheric sounds of nature. A river can be heard babbling somewhere in the distance as the nearby birds chirp and sing carelessly. For an instance, an… Continue Reading
A gorgeous anthology of gospel-infused Americana, Mercyland was born when Phil Madeira asked his boss, Emmylou Harris, if she would be interested in being a part of a recording of Gospel music that was inclusive, engaging, and socially aware. The… Continue Reading
Entrenched in the celebrated East Village in New York, a sold-out Irving Plaza crowd was amped for the CD release show of Ron Pope & The Nighthawks. As I walked in during the conclusion of TRUETT’s opening slot, the crowd… Continue Reading
Johnny Gallagher’s career has been peppered with triumphs. His resume brags a Tony Award for his role in the Broadway musical Spring Awakening. He also landed roles in Green Day’s critically acclaimed American Idiot, and the cult HBO series The… Continue Reading
Even though he’s called New York home for over a decade, you don’t have to rifle too far into Ron Pope’s music to determine that the man has copious amounts of southern heritage running through his veins. With a classic outlaw-country sound… Continue Reading
Layered and complex, The Oh Hellos are a riddle inside of a puzzle wrapped in a conundrum. A constellation of Damien Rice tones, Manchester Orchestra energy, and Nickel Creek riffs, The Oh Hellos are complicated enough before even diving in… Continue Reading
It is easy to get lost in Strange Tales, the sophomore effort from Lord Huron. With a narrative essentially built around the plot of Oregon Trail, Ben Schneider’s 14-song tale navigates across rivers, through the wilderness, discussing the importance of honor and… Continue Reading