Yesterday I observed that there seem to be more folks in the alt-country scene returning to a more traditional country sound. Today, I’m going to talk about the fusion of my two musical loves: ’90s alt-rock and alt-country. If this…
Today and tomorrow I’m going to write about what I’m seeing as emerging trends in this little pocket of music we love. First off, it seems to me this genre is mainly comprised of punk guys mellowing out and tempering…
I can’t resist a good strident punk tone, and the Gentlemen Rogues have that in abundance. But the Rogues have quite a few tricks up their sleeves. If I can mix metaphors, pop-punk isn’t the only hat they wear, or…
A few music tidbits for today. First of all, in case you missed it a while ago, Anti- Records artists Son Little and the legendary Mavis Staples have teamed up to create a nifty EP called Your Good Fortune. I…
To listen to the Honey Dewdrops’ Tangled Roots, one would think they lead a somber and melancholy life. The opening track, “Same Old,” captures the monotony of daily life and a hint of wanderlust. “Young,” my favorite track, reflects upon…