The passage of time is hard to come to grips with, but Wise Jennings’ “Jumpin’ River” reminds us that it doesn’t have to be so bad. At least not if you’ve got a forceful voice and rollicking guitar licks attached…
This review is a little bit unusual — the band sent me some of their music a few months ago and before I had a chance to write about it, Castle Pines released its second EP. So this is, essentially,…
1. Casey Reid‘s “Hold On” is an impassioned plea supported by shimmering acoustic guitars. 2. “Coal Fired Train” by Hayride Casualties unleashes some well-earned Southern rock. It’s a song that’s full of swagger and barely-contained blues guitars. 3. The 23rd…
Things have been pretty heavy lately, so if you need a break (and they’re important!) Kyle Lacy and the Harlem River Noise might just be a cure for what ails ya, at least temporarily. The band’s breezy retro rock smacks…
I wrote this on No Depression last week and was going to re-post it here anyway. Unfortunately, the article feels more relevant than before, particularly if you skip to the last section. Thank you for reading. A few weeks ago…