This might be one of the most Portland country albums there is. Terry Time Brother, the project of Benson Amps craftsman Terry Benson, has that detached feel and existential crises that PDX has become known for. Far from being derivative,…
There’s no shortage of sad dudes with guitars, but not all of them can dig into that sweet spot between country and the blues like Brian Pounds. The Austin singer-songwriter has been pounding the pavement (see what I did there?)…
David Stone hits a remarkable balance. Maybe I’ll draw it up one of these days, but for me when I consider a song (or album) for the blog, there’s a sweet spot somewhere between country, folk, punk, and indie rock…
Nashville might not be the most likely place to find a surf rock band, but I hear Nashville’s different now. Maybe they even have a beach? Even if they don’t, Thigh High Tye Dye will help you find some sun…
It’s possible that I had a face before listening to Luminary Angels, but I’m so overwhelmed by the sheer power of these songs that it’s hard to remember. Doesn’t really matter; it’s melted right off. To be perfectly honest, I’m…