Animal City — Bump Head Go Home
As much as I love Bump Head Go Home, it would be a stretch to call it the album of my generation. However, if I were a historian 100 years from now trying to figure out what the fuck us…
Category New Music
Hamell on Trial — The Happiest Man in the World
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…
The Legendary Shack Shakers — The Southern Surreal
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…
The Bellfuries — Workingman’s Bell Furies
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…
Butchers Blind — A Place in America
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…