Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

Al Scorch — Circle Round the Signs

Al Scorch brings a whole new meaning to folk punk. At least in my conception. I generally think of Frank Turner’s gentle but aggressively frank songs. Scorch, on the other hand, lives up to his name. These songs spit hot…

VIDEO: Redcast — Corduroy

Maybe it’s because I’ve been on a Weezer kick, but Redcast feels like a much more polished version of every 90s weird kid’s favorite band. On its own, “Corduroy” would be a fun song, but the music video gives it…

Kaia Kater — Nine Pin

Kaia Kater isn’t just an excellent banjo player. She’s a force to be reckoned with. When I started this blog almost five years ago (!) I promised my readers that I would feature artists who sounded like their lives depended…

Girls on Grass — Girls on Grass

Girls on Grass is possibly the most apt name for a band I’ve seen. Not in terms of the Girls being on grass (though the band’s interpretation of cowpunk is pretty mellow), but it gives you a good sense of…