There’s something very comfortable about Maria Gillard’s songs. Sure, they’re about heartbreak and loss and healing (what else are songs about?) but you can’t help thinking that she’s right there in your living room, teaching you her wisdom. That’s because…
I’ve never understood the appeal of James Taylor. Sure, he has a nice enough voice, but he takes everything that is fun and interesting and sexy about rock’n’roll and renders it toothless. (See “Steamroller Blues”) Really, he should have taken…
Verily, the music gods have smiled upon us. There are two extremely exciting releases this week, and I am super excited to tell you about Red Tail Ring. Hailing from the Michigan wilds, Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo gift us…
After a prolonged absence, Jennifer Leonhardt (you may remember her from the Pattycakes, an acclaimed band from the early aughts) has returned to her art with a truly moving album. Songs My Mother Sang is a tribute to her late…
A quick disclaimer — I’ve only listened to Grisly Hand’s most recent album twice. My Internetz are on the fritz right now. But twice is enough, really. I’ve already told you that Grisly Hand is amazing. Country Singles shows the…