The Everyday Sinners proudly marches in a long and distinguished lineage of British protest music that combine celebration with hard truth. The chug-a-lug of the bass and nimble rhythm guitars throw back to American roadhouses and gospel churches, but the…
I had been planning to write about Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires this week regardless of current events, but with the tragedy in Charlottesville Youth Detention is even more urgent than before. If you’re not familiar with the…
It’s my birthday so let’s celebrate! If you haven’t heard Lizzo’s Coconut Oil EP (and there’s a chance you haven’t), get off your ass and do it now. NPR has heaped praise on Lizzo’s exuberant and joyful performances, but I…
Short but sweet, Town Meeting’s debut EP Geography, Pt. 1 is one of the finest collection of four songs you’ll hear this year. While the band indulges in the kinds of foot stomping and gang vocals that are so popular…
It’s kind of silly, given that I’m a history major, that it didn’t occur to me that there was a first gay country album. Maybe it’s because by the time I was coming up, we already had Amy Ray and…