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Tuesday, May 12 2009

Harder Than Moving a Couch: An Interview With Buddy Miller

The Nashville legend has had a dramatic stretch (including a trip to the Grammys and another to the hospital). He tells PopMatters what's really a challenge.


Monday, October 27 2008

Todd Snider [East Nashville, TN]

After two decades of charting his own path through the music industry, Todd Snider is a musician on his own terms -- when he isn't being kidnapped by his friends and forced to write excellent albums.


Thursday, October 9 2008

Two Cow Garage [Columbus, Ohio]

After years of building a sound, a fan base, and scraping by in the music business, Two Cow Garage is (once again) poised on the edge of greatness with their upcoming release.


Thursday, October 2 2008

Sorta [Dallas, TX]

Turning the spotlight on a band that's come to an end may seem odd, but the release of Sorta's final album gives cause to mourn the loss of one of Dallas's greatest bands, and honor the memory of one of its most vital musicians.


Reviews

Monday, May 11 2009

Salim Nourallah: Constellation

Dallas songwriter and producer continues to quietly impress those wise enough to listen.


Friday, May 8 2009

The Flatlanders: Hills and Valleys

The Flatlanders return to remind country music of what it has lost and where to find it.


Tuesday, April 28 2009

Tim Easton: Porcupine

Tim Easton comes back with guns blazing and a 14-pack of great songs.


Monday, April 20 2009

Brakesbrakesbrakes: Touchdown

Brakesbrakesbrakes' latest release indicates that our friends across the pond are now at our borders, and are not shying away from the challenge of reviving the rock record.


Wednesday, April 1 2009

Elvis Perkins:Elvis Perkins in Dearland

After a soul baring debut, Elvis Perkins returns with a heavily orchestrated lyrical treasure


Blogs

Wednesday, May 27 2009

The Hungry Bird Gets the Worm: An Interview with Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide

After a rash of solo albums, film scores, and an infamous incident doing the theme to a noted TV show, Clem Snide frontman Eef Barzelay is back, his band in tow, and unafraid to face his future.


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