Category Review

Brian Pounds — Southern Writer

There’s no shortage of sad dudes with guitars, but not all of them can dig into that sweet spot between country and the blues like Brian Pounds. The Austin singer-songwriter has been pounding the pavement (see what I did there?)…

Billy Bronsted — This Bed of Mine

Billy Bronsted’s album is a force to be reckoned with. You get the sense that, when Bronsted was working on This Bed of Mine, the dam burst and a flood of songs finally found their way out. While Bronsted’s album…

Ladyshark — Lovesick

What a difference a year makes. As it turns out, the Ladyshark review I posted last week was for the band’s first album. Lovesick was released last Thursday and it shows exponential growth in the band’s sound. Both albums are…

Ruby Force — Evolutionary War

They say it takes your whole life to write your debut album, and Ruby Force’s Evolutionary War demonstrates a lot of hard work and discipline. She was clearly good and ready when she entered the studio. This album almost feels…

The Light Wires — The Invisible Hand

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of sad songs written in G. Especially when they’re held in such capable hands as Jeremy Pinnell’s. Before Pinnell set off on his own with his remarkable OH/KY, he trekked across the Midwest…