Destinie Lynn — Little Ghost
Destinie Lynn’s EP “Little Ghost” is a five-song collection that embodies all that ghostliness means. To be sure, there’s a good deal of haunting here, and Lynn takes us on a journey with lilting guitars and a singing voice that…
Lucero — Should’ve Learned By Now
I have a confession to make. I’ve never really listened to Lucero. I know what you’re thinking, and I agree — how? Virtually every band I reviewed between 2012 and 2016 was either in the band’s circle or heavily inspired…
HEY! LISTEN: Bobby Stevens Draws “Lines Between Stars”
As Bobby Stevens’ voice drifts between his spare picking, you know you’re in for something magical. Hushed, somber, and hopeful, the St. Louis-based singer-songwriter channels the sky’s majesty into humble contemplation. The song is gentle, but we can hear Stevens’…
HEY! LISTEN: Lafemmebear and Mya Byrne (plus Johnny Cash) “Still Miss Someone”
Lafemmebear demonstrated her knack for reviving country classics with her remix/reimagining of Reba’s “I’m a Survivor.” She crafted the song with Mya Byrne on guitar, and the two have made lightning strike twice with their cover of Johnny Cash’s “Still…
PREMIERE: Erika Olson Interrogates Institutional Racism on “Benefit of the Doubt”
Erika Olson’s path to music was not straightforward. A former lawyer who now lives in England, her experiences as a newly stay-at-home mom taught her to slow down and observe every moment life has to offer. Returning to her passion…