Ben Trickey — Alabama

Ben Trickey wowed the pants off of me with his release Rising Waters a few years ago. Ben’s been quiet since then but he hasn’t been silent. Instead of a full-length, Trickey’s been releasing a…trickle…of 7″s and live albums since.…

Dan Destiny — Some Goddam Songs

Dan Destiny’s eclectic sensibilities are what we teachers like to call “a mind at work.” Dan paints vivid pictures on a lavish country pop canvas. Each song is distinct and distinctly a helluva ride. Dan’s letting us listen to all…

Stephen Lee — The First Three

I forgot that I put this blog on my resume. I…really need to be careful about what I put on here. Though I don’t think there’s anything on here my mom would be ashamed of. I’m not sure if my…

Shane Sweeney — Complex Ecosystems

It goes without saying that I’m going to love anything written by Shane Sweeney. So yeah, I love this EP. I’ll tell you why. These songs feel more rich and textured than anything Shane’s produced to date — even though…

The Ballroom Thieves — A Wolf in the Doorway

Stage presence counts in rock’n’roll, and after watching the Ballroom Thieves play for a couple of songs, you’ll be rooting for them, too. I was first introduced to them during last year’s Campfire Music Festival, which consisted largely of regional…

Yes Ma’am — Stirrin’ Da Mud

Summer in New York City is pretty brutal. But among the strangers’ BO, the sense that I’ll never walk outside again without getting sweaty, and fearing to tread outside, the thing I hate most about summer in the city are…