“I went on a musical pilgrimage after high school and ended up in New Orleans; it was like all my interests had come together in this one place,” says bluesy roots rocker Luke Winslow-King. The Cadillac, Michigan native was inspired by the fact that music is an integral component of the Crescent City culture. “I... Continue Reading →
Interview: Michael McDermott
Michael McDermott’s story is a familiar one. With a career spanning 25 years, he’s been on top of the world, and he’s hit rock bottom. Now, he’s come out swinging with Willow Springs, his latest album, which recently landed in the #1 spot on the EuroAmericana Chart. “I have been trying to figure out what... Continue Reading →
Interview: The Hollows
Crowded around a small coffee shop table with 5 of the 6 members of Brooklyn-based rockicana band The Hollows, I noticed that this was indeed a group of individuals as different as the beverages they had ordered at the counter. Comprised mostly of college friends with backgrounds in theater, The Hollows formed in 2009; making... Continue Reading →
Interview: Shane Smith & The Saints
There’s a tangible sense of freedom that permeates the Texas landscape; when I lived there, it was impossible not to acknowledge the wild spirit of independence that electrified the air itself. The atmosphere is rich with opportunity, as if anything is possible. Texans possess a certain strength, where deals are still made on handshakes, and... Continue Reading →
Shovels & Rope Announces Surprise Album, Tour Dates with Jason Isbell
On Monday, November 16, NPR Music announced and premiered the surprise album Busted Jukebox, Vol. 1, a special, collaborative project from the acclaimed duo, Shovels & Rope. The album (via Dualtone Music) will be released November 20 and features Shovels & Rope joining forces with some dear friends/fellow artists to put a new spin on a collection of 10 diverse... Continue Reading →
Out Today: Alex Bleeker and the Freaks – Country Agenda
What's Alex Bleeker doing when he's not slapping the bass for Real Estate? This. Alex Bleeker and The Freaks have officially returned with their third studio album, Country Agenda. More cohesive than their previous releases, Bleeker enlisted a core group of players to assist with both the general sound and direction of the band. The collective churned... Continue Reading →