The most striking aspect of Mike Procshyn’s songs are his lyrical tightness. Even before reading the bio on his website, I was impressed by Procshyn’s ability to tell a fully realized story in just under three minutes. That’s exactly what…
I just finished watching the US Women’s National Team bust heads on their way to victory against Nigeria and then I read six 10-15-page papers. And so today you get this catch single, “Reign” by the New Tarot. I like…
I caught Dale Watson on one of the few (the only?) times I’ve watched Austin City Limits (Kasey Musgraves was also featured on the show.) I loved Watson’s poise and, most of all, his voice. Also the sideburns you could…
I love being exposed to so much music — even music that’s not so great. I like all of the music I post on the site, obviously. But it’s a rare treat when something resonates with me deeply. When I…
It wouldn’t be quite accurate to say that I saw Mad Max. It’s more like the movie happened to me. After our heart rates lowered and we stood on line for ice cream, I turned to my date and asked,…
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’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…
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…