I cannot begin to explain how cool Smooth Hound Smith is. A duet comprised of multi-instrumentalist Zach Smith and singer Caitlyn Doyle, Smooth Hound Smith brings it like any full band. Everything on this album is so effortless. The hooks,…
If her voice doesn’t get you, her lyrics will. This is a quiet album. Don’t expect any flashiness here. But that’s because Mure doesn’t need flash. She’s confident in herself and she has every right to be. Odyssey is muted…
It’s a little unfortunate that I’m writing this review in the midst of Anthony Weiner’s latest scandal — the jokes I could make are just a bit too easy. But that’s not the kind of hammer Jonny Grave is referring…
I try to avoid reading press releases before listening to an album, but this time I was too curious not to. What was the deal with this band’s name? What does “enrigistré” mean? Turns out, Genticorum (JAWN-ti-corum) plays Quebecois folk…
I’ll keep this short and sweet, given yesterday’s post. (This is what happens when I go for a long walk before writing.) I saw Whitney perform with Robb and the Handsome Few, and all of the nice things I said…
Please note that Asher Brown has transitioned since the writing of this post. This page, using his former name and transitions, has been left up with Asher’s permission. You can find Asher’s more current work here. Before I tell you…
Guys. Why don’t I just move to Philadelphia? There’s brewpubs out the wazoo and then there are bands like Gas Money. Oh yeah. They have a completely dysfunctional public education system. No way I’d be able to find work there.…
Maynard and the Musties sound like kicking road dust off your boots and spitting out the grit of your teeth. Tough stuff, but satisfying because you know you’ve reached your destination and you’re about to pour yourself a tall tumbler…