5 Rounds With Kasey Anderson
Kasey Anderson and I talk a lot about a lot of things: namely, the Yankees and my fascination with giant hunk of meat Luke Voit, who should be off the IL any day now. Anderson just released (or re-released) his…
5 Rounds With Orson’s Well
Orson’s Well was formed in 2000 by a group of actors at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, bringing together an eclectic combination of classic rock, blues, and vocal harmonies mixed with a modern style. Sponsored by Jagermeister, Orson’s Well developed a…
HEY! LISTEN: mae krell — snow
mae krell’s new single, “snow,” is the kind of song that shows pop music at its best. With gently swelling vocals and a muted beat, krell’s intensely personal lyrics shine at the fore. Continuing on the theme from their last…
Adobe & Teardrops: Episode 169
Hey, everyone! Hope your week has been as good as mine! Within 6 days of getting engaged to the best girlfriend ever, I found out I got into social work school! So I guess we’ll just have to see how…
5 Rounds With Kristopher James
Let me catch you up on Kristopher James. Big voice. HUGE voice. Unassuming person. The perfect guy for a stadium show, Kris could easily lead a country soul revival single-handedly. I’ve been in love with his voice since pretty much…
PREMIERE: Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts — “Back Here on This Throne”
Don’t get your hopes up, but don’t give up either. On “Back Here on This Throne,” Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts are the kings of ambivalence. The song has a decidedly aloof feel, thanks to its muted, swinging beat…
5 Rounds With Leon Majcen
Leon Majcen’s new single “World Gone By” is the singer songwriter’s tribute to the late John Prine, and was released on the one-year anniversary of Prine’s passing (April 7). You can hear Prine’s influence front-and-center in both the production and…
HEY! LISTEN: Mike Vermeil — “Bear Trap”
Mike Vermeil’s single “Bear Trap” is nothing short of a delight. The song cheekily refers to that awkward stage of the breakup where you look at each other and think, “Well…maybe we should give it one more shot.” Complete with…