Jeremy Pinnell — OH/KY
Today and tomorrow I’m going to write about what I’m seeing as emerging trends in this little pocket of music we love. First off, it seems to me this genre is mainly comprised of punk guys mellowing out and tempering…
Rachel Cholst
Gentlemen Rogues AND Kings
I can’t resist a good strident punk tone, and the Gentlemen Rogues have that in abundance. But the Rogues have quite a few tricks up their sleeves. If I can mix metaphors, pop-punk isn’t the only hat they wear, or…
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…
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…