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Harder Than Moving a Couch: An Interview With Buddy MillerThe 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. [12 May 2009] 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. [27 October 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. [9 October 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. [2 October 2008] Reviews
Salim Nourallah: ConstellationDallas songwriter and producer continues to quietly impress those wise enough to listen. [11 May 2009] 
The Flatlanders: Hills and ValleysThe Flatlanders return to remind country music of what it has lost and where to find it. [8 May 2009] 
Tim Easton: PorcupineTim Easton comes back with guns blazing and a 14-pack of great songs. [28 April 2009] 
Brakesbrakesbrakes: TouchdownBrakesbrakesbrakes' 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. [20 April 2009] 
Elvis Perkins:Elvis Perkins in DearlandAfter a soul baring debut, Elvis Perkins returns with a heavily orchestrated lyrical treasure [1 April 2009] 
Salim Nourallah: Ciphers for SnowingDespite it's title, every song on Salim Nourallah's latest record has a home and purpose. [11 March 2009] SlobberboneThe band played like they had never taken a break, delivering over thirty songs to three hundred adoring fans [6 March 2009] 
Various Artists:Dark Was the NightIn its 20th year and in the hands of the National's Dessner Brothers, Red Hot delivers another compilation [2 March 2009] 
Southeast Engine: From the Forest to the SeaOhio band Southeast Engine releases what could be the first truly outstanding release of 2009. [18 February 2009] Gentleman Jesse and His Men + Poison ArrowsJesse Smith and his Men lived up to their names by taking control of the room ten seconds into their first song and they did not let up. [16 February 2009] 
Patty Griffin: Live from the Artists DenOn a cold winter New York City night in 2007, Patty Griffin performed songs from her new album. [4 February 2009] 
Dave Alvin: The Best of the Hightone YearsA roots rock icon gets the retro treatment from Shout and does not disappoint. [30 January 2009] 
Bill Madden: Child of the Same GodBill Madden uses his voice to demand more than just change. [28 January 2009] 
Two Cow Garage: Speaking in CursiveOn its fourth full release, the men of Two Cow Garage provide something more. 
Jon Black: Goodbye Golden AgeJon Black goes back to the well of classic Americana and roots rock in his third and most accomplished CD to date. [27 January 2009] 
Shawn Mullins: Live at the Variety PlayhouseSeemingly unconcerned with the idea of being a one record wonder, Mullins delivers a very satisfying live record. [21 January 2009] 
Alan Cohen ExperienceAlan Cohen's first release as The Alan Cohen Project shows a willingness to poke fun at his own high art. [19 January 2009] Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley BandLike it or not, the efforts of this band will always be judged via Conor Oberst’s Bright Eyes output. [16 December 2008] Ryan Adams and The CardinalsLiberating him from the baggage of his years of solo performances, Ryan Adams' immersion into The Cardinals has allowed him to re-invent himself as the frontman of an incredibly tight band. [17 October 2008] 
Martin Sexton SoloMartin Sexton can make you hear old songs for the first time. On Solo he manages to fuse outrageous guitar playing with an unforgettable voice and humor and provides the premiere live set of the year. [14 October 2008] 
Amy Kuney: Bird’s Eye ViewWith Amy Winehouse spending more time in tabloid pages than in the studio or onstage, the western world is ripe for a soul singing chanteuse to take her place. [10 October 2008] 
Jeremy Messersmith: The Silver CityIn a year when the Twin Cities took time to look back at their rock past, rock future paid a visit in the form of The Silver City. [8 October 2008] John Prine + Josh RitterAfter a prolonged introductory applause John Prine leaned into the microphone and said, “This is my first time here. I think I’ll stay awhile.” He did. [6 October 2008] 
Everlast: Love.War and the Ghost of Whitey FordIt may seem like a long shot. But with the economy in shambles, the presidential election hinging on metaphors about lipstick and pigs, and people angrier than they have been in decades, maybe what the world needs now is more Whitey Ford. 
Jonezetta Cruel to be YoungWith Cruel to be Young,Jonezetta has birthed the bastard child of Sufjan Stevens and Interpol. 
Okkervil River: The Stand InsOkkervil River is poised for greatness and The Stand Ins may very well be the record to take them there. [8 September 2008] BlogsSound Affects: The Hungry Bird Gets the Worm: An Interview with Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide [27 May 2009] |
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