It’s hard to ask for an album that’s more delightful than Sweet Mama, Sweet Daddy, Come In. The DC-based band heavily culls from ragtime, early swing, and blues — verily, the origins of the country and rock’n’roll most often enjoyed…
A voice like Christopher Denny’s only comes about once in a generation. I’m not just referring to Denny’s signature androgynous warble. Denny’s lived a hard life, to be sure, and that shows through on these songs. But they’re not what…
Cotton is the right album at the right time. At least, it is for me. I’ve felt that I’ve been moving towards more mellow stuff, but Cotton has shattered that sense of calm. “Lost” is an exuberant, punk-influenced country rock…
The jangly guitars and harmonicas that lead off Tectonics will lull you into a sense of false security. They’re warm and you’ve heard them before — this is going to be another pleasant, young, urban folk band. And then Nathan…
Arséne DeLay is scary talented. The clarity, warmth, and soulfulness of her voice will stop you dead in your tracks. You’ll wonder why you haven’t been an avid fan this whole time. But you can be forgiven — Comin’ Home…