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artwork for Ben Nichols & Rick Steff album "Lucero Unplugged"

Ben Nichols & Rick Steff “Lucero Unplugged”

January 31, 2025 Chas Lacey 0

An acoustic and intense return to songs from the Memphis band’s 25-year history. Though the vogue for Unplugged albums may have peaked in the 90’s with multi-platinum selling versions by the likes of Eric Clapton and […]

Cave Flowers “Western Spectre”

January 31, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Cave Flowers offers an earthy, rock-solid appeal on the band’s sophomore release. Cave Flowers got its start in 2020 when Andy McAllister split the Pacific Northwest for the hazy hills of Southern California where he connected […]

Jim White and Trey Blake “Precious Bane”

January 30, 2025 Jonny Brick 0

Elegant folk songs sung with heart and arranged with sensitivity. Before we begin: no, this is not the Jim White who is famous for having worn a yellow tie on Sky Sports News coverage of transfer […]

Brother Elsey “Brother Elsey”

January 30, 2025 Helen Jones 0

An impressive debut that suggests the band has what it takes for the long haul. While Brother Elsey may not be a full band of brothers, the name isn’t actually a misnomer since the group is […]

Bonnie “Prince” Billy “The Purple Bird”

January 29, 2025 Paul Kerr 0

Will Oldham goes all Nashville on us but maintains his outsider status with style. We’ve precious few mavericks left alive these days but Will Oldham certainly fits the bill with his lengthy and much varied discography […]

Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

July 2, 2026 0

It is sometimes forgotten that Gram Parsons did not enjoy commercial success as a solo artist during his short life, and that it was Emmylou Harris who took his sound to a wider audience with the […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Lucinda Williams Ballads

July 2, 2026 0

It would be strange to start things off by actually introducing Lucinda Williams, so let’s begin with a justification instead: Williams has been at it since her 1979 debut Ramblin’ Woman, though she only truly broke […]

artwork for Adam Beattie album "Home Fires Burning"

Adam Beattie “Home Fires Burning”

July 2, 2026 0

The hero’s journey echoed in the experiences of an everyman. It might be an exaggeration to say there are as many types of songwriters as there are songwriters, but then again, it might not. As well […]