Melaena Cadiz’s first album, Rattle the Windows, was probably the first album I bought because of a review on Ninebullets. (The first of many, thankfully.) In short, I’ve been a fan of Cadiz since before this blog was a glimmer…
I waited to write about Caleb Caudle’s masterful release until I had seen him in concert. When introducing the music to a potential (ahem) acquaintance, she appreciated the “Carolina-ness” of his sound. I take that comment to mean Caudle and…
Let’s cut to the chase: this album is astonishing. Corin Raymond is a truly masterful songwriter. I’m sorry that I haven’t heard of him sooner. Maybe it’s an unconscious association, but Raymond’s sharp intellect and a delivery that gives the…
Listening to Scheherazade, Freakwater’s first album in 9 years, is an immersive experience. Janet Beveridge Bean and Catherine Irwin, the band’s founding duo, have worked together on and off for over 25 years. That shows in Scheherazade‘s rich tapestry of…
It seems fitting to review New Orleans native Michael Cerveris’ debut album while everyone’s nursing their Mardi Gras hangovers. And considering half of the city of New Orleans was involved in the making of this album (see the “Labels” for…