Alright. My boxes are unpacked. The wifi is up. Let’s get back to blogging. The Rivergods’ new release, State of the Union, feels more a commentary on the band itself than any outward political statement. This isn’t a bad thing…
As you read this, I’m unpacking from a move (which is why there’ve been so many short pieces this week.) I wish I could say this is a new song but, unfortunately, it’s almost a year old. That doesn’t make…
A week ago, as of the time you’re reading this, I was crossing the street holding hands with my girlfriend in downtown Manhattan — not exactly a place with a scarcity of queers. We crossed with the light and some…
If you missed Courtney Marie Andrews’ album, Honest Life, the first time around, I’m here to remind you about it because it’s gorgeous and was one of the best albums last year. She’s also here to remind you about it…
I think the only thing more mesmerizing than watching these two perform together would be to see it live. But alas, not all of us can live in Jersey. (And isn’t that a good thing?) What I love about this…
Mandy Rowden’s voice is the sonic equivalent of a thousand-yard stare. She can turn any song into something that’s road-beaten and worn around the edges. Her turn on “Amazing Grace” on this album makes me wonder what she’d do with…
I’m a little embarrassed that it’s taken me so long to write a review of my favorite album of 2016. But HEAVN is such an overwhelming experience that it takes a while to process. In a word, it’s gorgeous. I…
McDougall is a powerhouse but I love him with a band. “Stop This Train,” a plaintive song that most would treat as the “quiet” interlude in an album, retains a quiet dignity as it gathers momentum amidst gang vocals, an…