I couldn’t resist being drawn to the romance of Tough Old Bird’s new album. Recorded in a barn in Hume, NY (which is probably not named after the great Enlightenment philosopher, but I’m going to pretend it is because upstate…
I’m not sure how many more times I can tell you that Karen and the Sorrows’ Queer Country Monthly showcase is one of the best things to do in New York City. The sense of community is palpable and wonderful.…
The backstory for Pops Staples’ posthumous release is almost as interesting as the album itself. To be honest, I only really knew about — and appreciated — Mavis Staples with her “comeback” album You Are Not Alone. (My parents pretty…
A while back I directed you to the Whiskey Charmers’ Kickstarter page. If you’re one of the people who was kind enough to donate, then you’, you lucky duck, already have had a chance to hear the band’s debut album.…
If you want a splash of pop with your melancholy, Joplin Rice’s Low Hum is the perfect cocktail for you. Rice’s sunbathed, dreamy melodies just barely hide the acid bite of his lyrics. The opener “Arrow” kicks off the tone:…
Overall, the banjo is a severely underrated instrument. At last night’s Queer Country Monthly, I had the pleasure of watching AJ Lewis tear it up. But those were old time-y songs. Anielle Reid, on the other hand, has found the…
Gothic blues duo Saint Agnes has another song to share. I dig the ominous beat in the background and Pixies-inflected guitar fills. Saint Agnes — Official, Facebook, Soundcloud, iTunes
Jeffrey Martin impressed me a few months ago with his album Dogs in the Daytime. Here’s the accompanying music video for his observational ballad “Newborn Thing.” If you dig archival footage of train tracks, this is the perfect music video…