Roof Beams — Tectonics
The jangly guitars and harmonicas that lead off Tectonics will lull you into a sense of false security. They’re warm and you’ve heard them before — this is going to be another pleasant, young, urban folk band. And then Nathan…
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North by North — Something Wicked
The album art pretty much says it all on this one. North by North is really great at building that creepy, off-kilter atmosphere pioneered by the Pixies. But instead of minimalism, they go in quite the opposite direction. Fans of…
Lonesome Shack — More Primitive
In my untutored opinion, the blues should punch you in the gut. It should make the little hairs on your arms and neck stand up. It should make you want to dance. It should make you want to booty call…
Preview for Campfire Music Festival August 29 – 31 (Lakewood, PA)
If you’re not me, you’re probably not on summer vacation. So you’re probably bummed that the long weekend is over. You’re definitely bummed that the next one isn’t until Labor Day and that feels forever away. Well, here’s something to…
Cory Branan and Jason Isbell — You Make Me
I started this blog in grad school because I got tired of having to choose between food and going to concerts (concerts usually won.) In case your bank account hasn’t already taken a heavy hit from the incredible music coming…