The Breton Sound — “Illuminate”

I finally got to see the Breton Sound perform when I was in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I can now confirm that they’re the real deal — their concerts are just as fun as their albums. Speaking of which,…

Joan Smith — And Yet, So What

Howdy! Guess what? You’re reading part 2 of a mini-series on incredible LGBTQ-identified folk artists. I was introduced to Joan by Greg McKillop, who you’ll hear more about tomorrow. But for now I want to talk about Joan. All I…

Small Talk — SMALL TALK

In the three-and-then-some years I’ve been writing Adobe & Teardrops, I’ve become a bit of a scene kid. Not necessarily in the alt-country scene in Brooklyn (it’s thriving, as I’m sure you can guess), but in the queer alt-country scene…

Anthony Presti — Clarity in Hindsight

Anthony Presti’s music is a lot…gentler…than what I usually write up. I dunno, sometimes you need to switch things up. Presti’s second album shows a lot of creative energy and a wide range of influences, from folk to reggae to…

Carolinabound — Smoking Gun

Carolinabound first caught my ear by sharing a distinct similarity to one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Bill Mallonee. Maybe it’s his lonesome voice, or the cutting, spiritual lyrics. But it’s mostly his absolute confidence in what he’s saying: Carolinabound has…