Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

Madison Lewis — Back to the Blue

Madison Lewis’s artist’s bio says pretty prominently that she’s only 14 years ago. After listening to a few seconds of the album, I wrote back to her PR person and said something like, “Shut up. You’re lying.” Lewis’ alto has…

Morning Music!

1. EHM Sky Patrol — “Pulling Around Moons” is a gentle Southern waltz that is equal parts dreamy and romantic. 2. Matt Tarka — “Time Travels” is a jangly Southern rock number that calls to mind both REM and Against…

Swampland Jewels

If you’re one of those people who absolutely can’t stand the sound of accordions you should come back on Monday. For everyone else, Swampland Jewels is the jam you’ve been waiting (or re-waiting) for. YepRoc has just reissued this compilation…

Morning Music!

Today’s playlist is fairly eclectic and decidedly untwang-y. But sometimes you have to shake it up, yannow? 1. Sure Sure — “Koreatown” has a catchy beat reminiscent of early aughts indie rock but an intensity that keeps the song up-to-date.…

Emily Mure — Worth

There is a lot of mayhem happening right now. I feel like that’s how I’ve been starting off most of my entries recently but, unfortunately, it’s still true. And music is what we need to deal with the mayhem. In…