Dale Watson — Call Me Insane
I caught Dale Watson on one of the few (the only?) times I’ve watched Austin City Limits (Kasey Musgraves was also featured on the show.) I loved Watson’s poise and, most of all, his voice. Also the sideburns you could…
Category New Music
Norma MacDonald — Burn the Tapes
I love being exposed to so much music — even music that’s not so great. I like all of the music I post on the site, obviously. But it’s a rare treat when something resonates with me deeply. When I…
Dan Destiny — Some Goddam Songs
Dan Destiny’s eclectic sensibilities are what we teachers like to call “a mind at work.” Dan paints vivid pictures on a lavish country pop canvas. Each song is distinct and distinctly a helluva ride. Dan’s letting us listen to all…
Shane Sweeney — Complex Ecosystems
It goes without saying that I’m going to love anything written by Shane Sweeney. So yeah, I love this EP. I’ll tell you why. These songs feel more rich and textured than anything Shane’s produced to date — even though…
Pharis and Jason Romero — A Wanderer I’ll Stay
There are some people who write folk music, and then there are people who act as guardians of the past. Pharis and Jason Romero are the latter. Their latest album, A Wanderer I’ll Stay, is a deft combination of original…