Album Reviews
Jesse Terry “Arcadia”
A showcase for great songwriting that shows sometimes the best thing you can do to gain perspective is take a step back. It may seem a little at odds with the idea of making an album, […]
Articles by Helen Jones
Album Reviews
AJ Woods “Hawk Is Listenin'”
Tales of the human condition looked at through a New Mexico-lens largely benefit from some at times more unorthodox musical choices. For New Mexico singer-songwriter AJ Woods, “Hawk Is Listenin’” is more than just an album […]
Album Reviews
Jana Mila “Chameleon”
Great vocals and solid production make for a debut album that feels like it could be a lost Laurel Canyon classic. What is quality songwriting if not an exercise in delving into your own psyche? Amsterdam […]
Features
Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It – Aimee Mann
“One time the bass player from ‘Til Tuesday told me that she listened to me,” sings Dan Wilson with pride on ‘Grow Your Own’ from last year’s Semisonic album “Little Bit of Sun” (yes, that band that […]
Features
More People Really Should Know About: Charlie Marie
As a Brit who often feels like an outsider looking in on the world of Americana and country, there is a lot to relate to in Charlie Marie; you see, while her musical leanings and cowboy […]