Sera Cahoone — From Where I Started

Sera Cahoone’s newest solo album is, in a word, delightful. It serves as an interesting bookend to Caroline Spence’s Spades and Roses. Where Spence is hurt and vulnerable, Cahoone’s songs come from the same wounds but are playful and healing.…

Jake McKelvie — The Rhinestone Busboy

Man, I thought my relationship history was dysfunctional. But compared to McKelvie’s L Word-worthy messes, mine are just Sweet Valley. McKelvie’s got an aloof self-deprecation that makes these painfully awkward and tense standoffs a little more bearable to listen to.…

Shawna Virago — Heaven Sent Delinquent

What is a virago, you may ask? It used to be a slur for a woman who had “masculine” traits. Like being brave, pugnacious, and bawdy. I can’t for the life of my remember her name, but there was a…

Scott H Biram — The Bad Testament

Scott H Biram is passionate, to say the least. If you haven’t heard his stuff before, I think the best way to describe his music is “bloodcurdling.” Biram’s committed to the blues, but for the most part his music has…

Peter Joly — Peter Joly

I am all moved into my new place, so hopefully that means more regular updates. It’s a big step, and I’m glad I had Peter Joly to accompany me. Joly’s got such a warm, reassuring voice that lends itself to…

Give money to the Creak!

Adobe & Teardrops favorite The Creak is putting out a new album, You’ve Got Eyes, and they could use some of the dollars you have too. Preorder on PledgeMusic and you’ll receive extra songs and materials in the weeks leading…