David Stone — Alright
David Stone hits a remarkable balance. Maybe I’ll draw it up one of these days, but for me when I consider a song (or album) for the blog, there’s a sweet spot somewhere between country, folk, punk, and indie rock…
Thigh High Tye Dye — T.H.T.D EP
Nashville might not be the most likely place to find a surf rock band, but I hear Nashville’s different now. Maybe they even have a beach? Even if they don’t, Thigh High Tye Dye will help you find some sun…
Bohannons — Luminary Angels
It’s possible that I had a face before listening to Luminary Angels, but I’m so overwhelmed by the sheer power of these songs that it’s hard to remember. Doesn’t really matter; it’s melted right off. To be perfectly honest, I’m…
Billy Bronsted — This Bed of Mine
Billy Bronsted’s album is a force to be reckoned with. You get the sense that, when Bronsted was working on This Bed of Mine, the dam burst and a flood of songs finally found their way out. While Bronsted’s album…
Whole Again — Charles Walker
Heartbreak is messy, but with Charles Walker’s EP Whole Again, it’s never sounded smoother. Walker’s approach creates a seamless blend of twang and indie rock, creating songs that are free-floating but are supported by a warmth and honesty that make…
The Kansas-Nebraska Act — Music For Small Jazz Ensemble
It’s finals and I work at a university, so you can imagine that there’s just a lot of stress in the air. My officemate had a student sobbing at her desk for an hour and change. So it’s a good…
Darth Nater — People Are Animals
Holy smokes is this album fantastic. A jazzy, animal-inspired concept album might not sound enticing on the surface, but if you’re a regular reader here then you’ve got trust me on this one: People Are Animals is one of the…
Ladyshark — Lovesick
What a difference a year makes. As it turns out, the Ladyshark review I posted last week was for the band’s first album. Lovesick was released last Thursday and it shows exponential growth in the band’s sound. Both albums are…