Winnie Brave — Cheap Gin
While it sounds nauseating to me, there are people out there who swear by some good ol’ hair of the dog as a hangover cure. If you’re in that camp, Winnie Brave’s Cheap Gin will help lift your spirits amidst…
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Terry Time Brother — Never Alone
This might be one of the most Portland country albums there is. Terry Time Brother, the project of Benson Amps craftsman Terry Benson, has that detached feel and existential crises that PDX has become known for. Far from being derivative,…
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…