Let me catch you up on Kristopher James. Big voice. HUGE voice. Unassuming person. The perfect guy for a stadium show, Kris could easily lead a country soul revival single-handedly. I’ve been in love with his voice since pretty much…
Don’t get your hopes up, but don’t give up either. On “Back Here on This Throne,” Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts are the kings of ambivalence. The song has a decidedly aloof feel, thanks to its muted, swinging beat…
Leon Majcen’s new single “World Gone By” is the singer songwriter’s tribute to the late John Prine, and was released on the one-year anniversary of Prine’s passing (April 7). You can hear Prine’s influence front-and-center in both the production and…
Mike Vermeil’s single “Bear Trap” is nothing short of a delight. The song cheekily refers to that awkward stage of the breakup where you look at each other and think, “Well…maybe we should give it one more shot.” Complete with…
Right when lockdown began, I predicted there would be a spate of projects by musicians who found themselves isolated at home. This was when we all thought the whole thing would last for a few months, and my comments were…