As much as I enjoy writing about music, my real passion is my day job: teaching. Though I’m not really an NPR person, a number of my friends and family urged me to listen to this week’s episode, “The Problem…
So far I’ve seen a lot of surprise that Have Gun, Will Travel decided to do a concept album. While the subject — Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Atlantic Mission — is esoteric, I’m not surprised. The one song that still sticks with…
It’s 1:15 PM. I’m not dressed yet. I’ve been watching Steven Universe all morning and catching up on blog posts. But I feel classy AF because I’m listening to the new Bumper Jacksons album. The Bumper Jacksons’ sophomore release is…
Samantha Crain’s fourth release is notable for its surefootedness. All of Crain’s songs are anchored on strong, straightforward melodies that are buttressed by her delicate lyrics. The album focuses on short stories that make the everyday lives of her characters…
One of the most surprising facts I learned at the Country Music Hall of Fame is that the Everly Brothers are members. I don’t really hear it — in my mind they’re very solidly a part of rock’n’roll, even if…