Anthony Presti’s music is a lot…gentler…than what I usually write up. I dunno, sometimes you need to switch things up. Presti’s second album shows a lot of creative energy and a wide range of influences, from folk to reggae to…
Carolinabound first caught my ear by sharing a distinct similarity to one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Bill Mallonee. Maybe it’s his lonesome voice, or the cutting, spiritual lyrics. But it’s mostly his absolute confidence in what he’s saying: Carolinabound has…
Hey, you. You look pretty cute. You also look like you’d have fun at a country concert. Also you want to donate money to an LGBT youth organization. And you’re in New York City? Looks like I’ll be seeing you…
I always appreciate a great cartoon. Musicians seem to be turning to animated shorts more and more for their videos, which I for one support. Not all music videos are made equal — just because it’s nice to look at…
Today, my students broke my heart. Not only did they accuse me of looking like a tourist, but they asked me who Paul McCartney was. And Ella Fitzgerald. Of the three, I’m not sure which cuts the most. Anyway. It’s…