I was first introduced to Ed Hamell’s music during my pilgrimage to Nashville this summer. And really, there’s nothing like seeing this guy live. Hamell has the ability to sear right to your core like the best gospel preacher, the…
A few weeks ago, I shared my Legendary Shack Shakers workout routine with you. I won’t walk you through the recipe I used while listening to the album*, but The Southern Surreal isn’t exactly a dance party. If Cockadoodledon’t brings…
When JD McPherson gives you a nod, you’re definitely doing something right. The Bellfuries are taking those Austin cool kids to task with their slick rock-a-billy. Ignore Pitchfork — the Bellfuries are the coolest cats in that town. Like their…
I first wrote about Butchers Blind two years ago but I only just managed to see them play live, where they completely crushed it. Lead singer Pete Mancini tends to be softspoken on his recordings, but there’s a real power…
In spite of the title, Liam Corcoran’s solo EP is anything but cold. In fact, Corcoran gives us a heavily pop-tinged EP that is laced with casual lyrical brilliance. “July-eh, July-oh” sets the tone with a sunny song expressing the…