Girls on Grass — Girls on Grass
Girls on Grass is possibly the most apt name for a band I’ve seen. Not in terms of the Girls being on grass (though the band’s interpretation of cowpunk is pretty mellow), but it gives you a good sense of…
Nudie — Everything’s Different in the Night
Two of the more important experiences I had in college were discovering Two Cow Garage and discovering printmaking. When I visited Nashville last summer, stopping by Hatch Show Print was a no-brainer. Hatch Show Print is one of the original…
Zack Shelton and 64 to Grayson — Loved and Free
I was trying to explain my affinity for alt-country music to someone the other day. She thought it was a bit incongruous for a city kid to spend hours of her life writing a blog about alt-country music. I realized…
Will Bennett and the Tells — “I Hope You Hear This on the Radio”
It’s difficult not to tap your foot to Will Bennett and the Tells’ debut single. Its pop-infused twang is sure to please, tempered by Bennett’s yearning vocals. In another decade, this song would’ve had a sure shot at radio airplay.…
Kate Vargas — “Second Skin”
I got back from Jazz Fest on Sunday night. Thought I’d have some time to write posts during my down time, but instead a slept, played with my friend’s pet bunny, and ignored the fact that I had brought 50…
Gay Ole Oprey Tour
I’ve been pretty apathetic about the recent spate of anti-trans* laws sweeping the South. I mean to say that I’ve been upset, but beyond reading an article here or there I haven’t done anything about it. I haven’t donated money…
Ben de la Cour — “Down to the Water’s Edge”
“Americanoir” hero Ben de la Cour has graced us with a new single. He’s also touring the Northeast and you should go see him. (I, unfortunately, will be in New Orleans for Jazz Fest.) Ben’s first album, Ghost Light, is…
The Grisly Hand — Flesh & Gold
The Grisly Hand is one of the first bands I’ve reviewed on the blog, and it’s exciting to see them continue to evolve. While the band proved themselves adept at writing country-inflected tunes, Flesh & Gold sees the group transitioning into…