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Great Peacock AND Quiet Hollers

Great Peacock wowed me about two years ago with their first EP. It takes a lot for a song to sear itself into my psyche for that long, but “Take Me to the Mountain” and “Desert Lark” have done just…

Krom — Mama Blue

Metal Postcard Records brings us another bizarrely tasty treat from the rock’n’roll underbelly of Southeast Asia. Krom’s trance-like blues brings us the seedy underbelly of a developing city (or is that my orientalist imagination?) Either way, the song is well…

Caleb Sweazy — Lucky or Strong

Caleb Sweazy brings old-world charm to his Americana. His old-time crooner’s voice blends seamlessly with his twang-inflected ballads. “Soldier’s Heart,” a tale of love from WWI, is an instant winner — though considering how easily the song could be about…

DK and the Joy Machine — Shy One

I’m not sure how many more times I can tell you that Karen and the Sorrows’ Queer Country Monthly showcase is one of the best things to do in New York City. The sense of community is palpable and wonderful.…