Mavis Staples AND Charles Ellsworth
A few music tidbits for today. First of all, in case you missed it a while ago, Anti- Records artists Son Little and the legendary Mavis Staples have teamed up to create a nifty EP called Your Good Fortune. I…
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The Honey Dewdrops — Tangled Roots
To listen to the Honey Dewdrops’ Tangled Roots, one would think they lead a somber and melancholy life. The opening track, “Same Old,” captures the monotony of daily life and a hint of wanderlust. “Young,” my favorite track, reflects upon…
Samantha Crain — Under Branch & Thorn Tree
Samantha Crain’s fourth release is notable for its surefootedness. All of Crain’s songs are anchored on strong, straightforward melodies that are buttressed by her delicate lyrics. The album focuses on short stories that make the everyday lives of her characters…
Black Vincent — Teardrop Deluxe
One of the most surprising facts I learned at the Country Music Hall of Fame is that the Everly Brothers are members. I don’t really hear it — in my mind they’re very solidly a part of rock’n’roll, even if…
Stop Paying Attention — J Marinelli
Clocking in at 17 minutes, it might be easy to think that J Marinelli’s Stop Paying Attention is a paean to distraction. With his fuzzed out, distorted vocals and the music’s rip-roaring pace, it’s almost as if he’s challenging us…