A project with its genesis over ten years ago, Welsh powerhouse Cardinal Black was sidelined before it even really began. But now, after a decade under the sun, the band have finally emerged with their sophisticated, rootsy alt-rock sound. “Tell…

Van Plating doesn’t pull any punches — not in her music or the way she approaches it. Rachel Hurley and I talked her up on Episode 167 of the podcast, but here she is in her own words. In these…

Kasey Anderson and I talk a lot about a lot of things: namely, the Yankees and my fascination with giant hunk of meat Luke Voit, who should be off the IL any day now. Anderson just released (or re-released) his…

Orson’s Well was formed in 2000 by a group of actors at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, bringing together an eclectic combination of classic rock, blues, and vocal harmonies mixed with a modern style. Sponsored by Jagermeister, Orson’s Well developed a…

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…