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…

The Rivergods — State of the Union

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…

Joy Oladokun — “Shelter”

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…

Mandy Rowden — 1,000 Miles

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…

Jamila Woods — HEAVN

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…