Patreon was dumb this week. Here’s how we feel about. (But also keep paying us please.) That leads us into net neutrality, btdubs — but it’s not Rachel talking about politics this time. Rachel did talk about the Newport Folk…
Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve had a non-podcast-specific post up here! But I can’t think of a better person to break that bubble with than Nick Ferrio. Ferrio’s written one of my favorite albums ever, Amongst the Coyotes…
Von gets rid of that damn mouse. Rachel was stunned by Janelle Monae. They’re both giggly about her song “PYNK,” and you get to be, too! Also, it’s our 25th episode, so we share some stats about how we’re doing…
Mouse traps, stalker publicists, bad first girlfriends…do we talk too much? Zena Carlota, “Muzinge” (The Confidence of Birds) (SH) Broke Down Rodeo – “On To The North” AND “Last Cigarette” (First Rodeo) Ric Robertson, “The Fool” AND “Hallelujah, I’m a…
Sports, hippies, and luaus. It gets a little weird, but mostly we stick to a raucous blues and punk-filled set! Lucero – “For The Lonely Ones” AND “Long Way Back Home” (Among The Ghosts) Jamie Lynn Vessels, “Whiskey Blues” AND…
Is there any genre better equipped to tackle love gone sour than the blues? Jamie Lynn Vessels’ Storm Coming definitely proves that no, there’s not, and all of those bent strings and slides demonstrate what she’s going to do to…
Von discusses his star turn in Rocky Mountain Fast Guy. Rachel laughed too loud during Hearts Beat Loud. Oops. Also, we take a deep dive into Jason Isbell and American Aquarium if you’re curious. Also also, read Rachel’s article about…
I generally don’t review EPs, but you need to hop aboard Jesse Rosenthal’s train before it leaves the station. The first song on the EP, “Party Dress,” is just a stunning display of vulnerability. From the vocals to the guitars,…