Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

Meg Olsen — Deal From the Bottom

Meg Olsen’s debut EP, Deal From the Bottom, is an impressive start. A former film industry grunt and current fashion writer, Olsen saw the light and began to make music. We should be glad she did. In case the cover…

Kent Goolsby — Trophies of Youth

Kent Goolsby comes out swinging on his third album, Trophies of Youth. If his warm, raspy voice sounds familiar, it’s because you heard him front the unfortunately defunct The Only Sons. Goolsby is really excellent at creating moods. All three…

Danni Nicholls — A Little Redemption

I’m afraid I’ve had a bit of writers’ block lately, but I didn’t want that to stop me from telling you about Danni Nicholls’ debut album. A Little Redemption showcases a truly unique artist’s work. Nicholls moves from nightclub jazz,…

Smooth Hound Smith — Smooth Hound Smith

I cannot begin to explain how cool Smooth Hound Smith is. A duet comprised of multi-instrumentalist Zach Smith and singer Caitlyn Doyle, Smooth Hound Smith brings it like any full band. Everything on this album is so effortless. The hooks,…