Album Reviews
Ordinary Elephant “Honest” (Independent, 2019)
One thing that should be made clear from the outset about ‘Honest’ is that there is not a weak track on the album. This is only partly down to the strength of the material – a […]
Album Reviews
Album Reviews
Who? What? Where? Why? & Werewolves “Greatest Hits” (Independent, 2019)
Indie bluegrass from Philadelphia? Complicated moniker? Super ironic album title? Hipster alert senses are tingling with this reviewer. However, let’s not judge a book by its cover. These guys (Andrew Fullerton and Matt Orlando) were formerly […]
Album Reviews
The Get Ahead “Deepest Light” (Jullian Records, 2019)
The ‘Deepest Light’ from Portland-based quintet The Get Ahead, is a difficult album to categorise. Embracing the sounds of americana by way of some floaty ’70s disco rock: songs catch you unawares. Not overly disconcerting, it […]
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Frankie Lee “Stillwater” (Loose Records, 2019)
Frankie Lee knows a thing or two about hypnotizing his listeners. For good reason, the Minnesota born and raised singer-songwriter has spent his younger years in the wide open Midwest, where time barely leaves a mark […]
Album Reviews
Secret Emchy Society “Mark’s Yard: The Campfire Covers” (Independent, 2018)
This is the second full length offering from Oakland, California’s “first lady of queer country” Cindy Emchy and her spirited band of folky musician friends. As the title suggests it’s an open air politely rambunctious lo-fi […]