It’s interesting (to me, at least) to see how the music featured here has changed over the years. Americana is indeed a big tent. I’m finding myself moving more towards the jazzier, abstract side of things. With that being said,…
John Mellencamp is probably the person you should blame for this blog. My car rides were awash with folk singers like Peter, Paul, and Mary, James Dean, Raffi, and early rock’n’roll like the Beatles and the Beach Boys (also weird…
Starting 2015 on a gentler note, I found Chastity Brown on the same NPR listicle as Cayetana. Brown’s earthy blues vocals immediately grabbed my attention — the rest of it came later. Brown isn’t shy about blending influences and genres.…
This was a hard list to make, great year for music, blah blah blah 10. Nudie — Remember This This was the first album of 2014 that I fell for. Nudie combines the driest of wits with good old, dirt-kickin’…
I’ve made it pretty clear what I think of LA Salami in the past. Here’s a quiet meditation for your Friday afternoon. LA Salami — Official, Facebook, Camouflage Recordings