You Had Me at Goodbye characterizes my initial relationship with this album. When I heard Samantha Crain had a new album out, I was incredibly stoked. I had been blown away by Under Branch and Thorn Tree and couldn’t wait…
They say it takes your whole life to write your debut album, and Ruby Force’s Evolutionary War demonstrates a lot of hard work and discipline. She was clearly good and ready when she entered the studio. This album almost feels…
I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of sad songs written in G. Especially when they’re held in such capable hands as Jeremy Pinnell’s. Before Pinnell set off on his own with his remarkable OH/KY, he trekked across the Midwest…
Sometimes, when I’m really bored, I tune in to New York’s mainstream country radio station. (But also…we have a country radio station? I blame all you gentrifying transplants.) I have to say I don’t hate what I hear; I just…
If you close your eyes, or maybe just squint a little, you can see the early rock’n’roll bones that hold up VISSIA’S debut album. It’s that strong sense of tradition that gives Place Holder so much rich texture. VISSIA’s voice…