Some July 4th misadventures, a few more Thoughts on Pride, the burdens of extra responsibility at work…and some music I’m really excited about! Jake Riley and the Social Workers — “Drown” (For All and None) Alisha Pace — “Naked and…
What do you get when you throw a bunch of jazz musicians into a jam session at New York’s famed the Bitter End? Well, some country rock, of course. That’s how New York-based band Saddlemen coalesced around a shared love…
Sometimes, you just need a song that makes you feel like you can take on the world. Well, Rupert Stroud’s got one for that. It’s not the kind of song that will pump you full of aggression, or even hype…
You know that insurance commercial that makes fun of the idea of a “she shed”? It’s not really a joke, when you think about it. When Virginia Woolf called for a “room of one’s own,” she understood the importance of…
“Who is Ben Atkins? I’m still trying to figure that one out. I probably always will be,” writes Texas songwriter Richie Bates. “As an artist, he’s always evolving and working on something new. Whether it’s rebuilding guitars and amps, painting,…
Rachel’s a bit worse for wear on her first solo episode, but she has tales to tell from Pride! Also, what’s she been doing with her hands??? (Not like THAT, weirdo.) And, of course, some of the best country, punk,…
There’s not much information about there concerning Asheville, NC’s M.J. Lenderman. Perhaps he thinks his music should speak for himself — and it does. On “Left Your Smile,” the 6-minute ballad unfurls into an epic outpouring of grief. I…
Von is a classic Taurus, in case you couldn’t tale. Rachel’s going on a social media diet. Von had some weekend struggles. All that, and more! Also, music! Shorty & The Mob – “Mississippi” (Single) Lucy Isabel — “How It…