Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

Kally O’Mally — The Wild West Medicine Show

I thoroughly enjoyed Kally O’Mally’s previous release, Easy Money. Apparently, my remarks about my apathy towards straight women (again — I’m really sorry, ladies) inspired O’Mally to write The Wild West Medicine Show, what has a noticeable lack of love…

Gone Drinkin’

Thanks for stopping by! If you’re reading this I’m either at Mardi Gras or recovering from it. Here are some Mardi Gras songs to tide you over until your favorite music writer is back in commission.

Robert Chaney — Cracked Picture Frames

Usually when an artist includes a lyric booklet with their press materials, it’s a pretty brassy move. It’s like a claim that the written word transcends the music. In Robert Chaney’s case, it was exactly the write move. His Dylan-inspired…

The Get Ahead — Volcano

I don’t know about you, but this New York winter is getting might dreary. I’m glad I have the Get Ahead to heat things up. The Portland-based band probably has lots of experience with damp, discouraging weather. That probably explains…