This is the second week in which I’ve been deluged with painfully topical songs about the coronavirus pandemic. I don’t mean emotionally painful — I mean like it’s nails on the chalkboard of my soul painful. I get it —…
Rachel Cholst teams up with Nashville-based music writer Olivia Ladd to deliver the best in country, roots, and pop music. You can follow Olivia on Twitter at @wokecountry and listen to her excellent podcast Bandsplainer on however you listen to…
What do you get when you combine Americana and pop-punk? Well, it’s not quite alt-country — and it still rips. Maybe it’s the equivalent of making a cocktail with sake instead of vodka; it’s a little unorthodox, but it’s a…
Darlin’ Brando (née Brandon Goldstein) has seen it all, lived just about everywhere, and played just about every instrument. His songs are full of life — the good and the bad. And “Last Call is no exception. From Virginia to…
Don’t forget! RSVP for Adobe & Teardrops’ 9th Anniversary livestream bash here! I was supposed to be in New Orleans this week but I’m still taking vacation! It’s our very first podcast crossover with Country Down Under! Country Down Under…