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…
Brad Armstrong — Empire
If there was an award for atmosphere, Brad Armstrong’s new release, Empire, would be a shoe-in. From the opening cricket chirps, sounding like a ghostly patch of road, we know we’re not in for an easy ride. Armstrong is best…
Robbie Fulks — Upland Stories
800 is a nice round number, and so it is with pleasure that for my 800th post, I present Robbie Fulks’ remarkable album, Upland Stories. Fulks has a long and storied career that I’m going to have to investigate. Regardless…
VIDEO: The Paisley Fields — “Brooklyn Rodeo”
The Paisley Fields are two-stepping it up with their video for “Brooklyn Rodeo.” It features lead singer James Wilson in a dashing suit, Anna Volpe in a dashing cut-off, and the rest of the band in dashing plaid, and some…
FREE MUSIC: Single from Hotbreath Tea
This isn’t such a recent release anymore, I guess, but it’s a great track to put you in the mood for spring. (Unless you live in New York City right now. In which case, it’s a great track to make…
Laura Jean Anderson — Righteous Girl
Laura Jean Anderson’s debut EP, Righteous Girl, reads like a showcase for Anderson’s impressive vocals. The slinky grooves of “Take Me In” and “It Won’t be Long” lull us into the expectation that Anderson belongs with the honey-voiced (but impressive)…