M. Lockwood Porter — How to Dream Again
It’s an election year, so it should come as no surprise that there’s going to be a lot of political music floating around out there this year. You can have your opinions about that, but I’m always down for a…
Rachel Cholst
VIDEO: Mia Rose Lynne — Real Thing
I’m dipping out for a sec, but before I do, here’s a song I came across some time ago. “Real Thing” is a simple song that captures an experience that should be a whole a lot easier than it is.…
Kate Vargas — Strangeclaw
Kate Vargas’ distinctive voice has already been featured here several times. Her singles have been fun, glossy interpretations of Americana music. I was very excited to listen to her newest album, Strangeclaw, so I could hear her stretch out to…
Cricket Tell the Weather — Tell the Story Right
Recently I’ve received a number of submissions claiming to be “urban folk.” That’s a headscratcher, considering that a lot of modern folk music is indebted to Bob Dylan and the Village. Turns out, it’s generic hipster fluff with acoustic guitars…
Amythyst Kiah — Dig
Amythyst Kiah is going to be famous. That’s the first thing Karen (of Karen and the Sorrows) told me, and when I heard her perform life this past Friday I knew it to be true. No less than Toshi Reagon…