Kent Goolsby — Hitched

The other day I though, “Huh. What ever happened to Kent Goolsby?” The former frontman of The Only Sons released a remarkable debut album last year, and I hadn’t heard much since. Turns out he got himself hitched, the main…

Melaena Cadiz on BTR Live

Brooklyn-based folk singer Melaena Cadiz recently released her new album, Far Below Heaven. I already reviewed the album, but here’s an interive with Cadiz in case you still need convincing. Melaena Cadiz — Official, Facebook, Bandcamp

Interview — Turchi

I’ve already clued you in to Turchi’s hard-driving Americana. Here’s what the man himself has to say. What’s your songwriting process like? There are two approaches I generally take, from opposite ends of the spectrum. Many of my songs are…

Melaena Cadiz — Deep Below Heaven

I was entranced by Melaena Cadiz’s first release, Rattle the Windows. The spell hasn’t been broken, though Deep Below Heaven comes from a decidedly more punchier place than her quiet, measured debut album. The only time I’ve seen Cadiz play…

Karen and the Sorrows — The Names of Things

The New York country scene just wouldn’t be the same without Karen and the Sorrows. They organize Queer Country Monthly, a truly magical musical showcase for cowpokes of all genders and orientations. That’s the first reason I’m glad The Names…

Princess Reason — We Are Splitting

In what is the first reader submission to Adobe & Teardrops, Curtis tipped me off to this haunting music video by Los Angeles-based band Princess Reason. The most haunting question the video left us with was why are these people…

The Bergamot — “Tones”

Brooklyn-based The Bergamot recently released their latest single, “Tones.” They remind me of a more up-to-date version of Elastica. Be prepared to hear more from the duo in the coming weeks! If you like what you hear, help fund their…