Before I begin with my usual captivating wit, I want to take a moment to recognize that this is officially Adobe & Teardrops‘ 301st article. Thanks for reading, taking the time to comment, liking on Facebook, giving suggestions, etc. etc.…
When we last left our hero, Adam Hill had just written a tasty little country rock album called Banjo Moon, but he had become so frustrated by the music biz he was thinking of calling it quits. I’ve often thought…
LA Salami cuts himself as a rather enigmatic figure. He very much embodies the British folk tradition, but is embracing new media in some really intriguing ways. What you’ll see below is not a music video. It’s Salami’s latest EP,…
I am hopelessly in love with Melaena Cadiz. She released an amazing album, Rattle the Windows, back in 2011. I’d been wondering what she’s been up to since then. Turns out, she’s releasing a new song every month. I suspect…
I got a chance to check in with Star Anna. Turns out she’s got smarts as well as chops. It seems to me like you’re heavily influenced by grunge. Can you speak to how your hometown has influenced your musical…
Andrea Tomasi’s Hurricane Dream holds a special significance for me, which may or may not have affected the way I received the album. Interestingly, the original recording session for the album was cancelled due to Hurricane Irene (this was about…
I kind of wonder when Mark Utley sleeps. In addition to releasing an album with his band, Magnolia Mountain, earlier this year, he also recorded a solo album that debuted at around the same time. Four Chords and a Lie…
Don’t judge this book by its cover (though it’s a damn nice one.) Rob Nance’s newest release, an acoustic folk album, is as warm as it is captivating. Nance’s plainspoken lyrics and back-to-basics folk create a truly genuine portrait of…