INTERVIEW: R.R. Williams’ Songs Are Working-Class Movies
R.R. Williams is the solo project of Mike Williams, named after his father Reginald Roy Williams as a tribute to his memory. The songs on his debut LP Unremarkable Lives (August 9) guide listeners straight into the belly of the…
INTERVIEW: Suzie Chism Spins Grief and Hope Into Chasing Childhood Dreams
Suzie Chism is a self-proclaimed desert kid, bringing a windswept grit to her neo-honkey tonk. Her music has traces of everyone from Courtney Love to Lauryn Hill, packaged into Chism’s striking voice and undeniable country chops. Chism, an alumna of…
INTERVIEW: Grace Pettis Delves The Nuances of Divorce on Down to the Letter
When the shit hits the fan, Grace Pettis writes a song about it. There was likely more than enough of them to fill Pettis’ recent album Down to the Letter: a move from Austin to Nashville, the end of a…
INTERVIEW: Mike Montrey Reflects on Love, Time, and Mortality
Mike Montrey has long been celebrated for his dynamic presence and soulful voice. With Love, Time, Mortality (out August 2nd) the band continues to build on their impressive repertoire, showcasing a rich blend of folk, rock, and Americana influences. Montrey has…
INTERVIEW: Cyrena Wages Learns to Break Free
Memphis-born Cyrena Wages spent the better part of her 2010s in neighboring Nashville, Tennessee. She first led a buzzy country band with her brother and boyfriend at the time, until that core trio became a duo called Lost Wages. When…