In my interviews with queer country artists, I ask if they think there’s a particular sound to queer country — or if it’s a matter of the artist’s identity. Most artists have demurred — often pointing to the fact that…
Country music is not a genre to innovate, necessarily. Sometimes, that’s a fantastic thing. We see that on Jason Hawk Harris’ stunning new album Love & the Dark. I’ll dig into the songs in a minute, but first I want…
What does it take to make truly remarkable music? With over 1,000 posts on this blog, it’s something I’m still can’t quantify exactly — no one can. That’s what makes this so rewarding. But I can say that for all…
Sometimes, you’re lucky enough to go to a concert that changes your life. You know that, or you wouldn’t be reading this. You know how rare that can be, as well. There are shows where people play music. And then…
I think you’re just going to have to listen to this album all the way through because I surely will not do it justice. I found out about Reese McHenry via a random Tweet from Lydia Loveless (ah, 2019.) The…