Steve Forbert Goes ‘Moving Through America’ Past and Present
The 11 tracks on Steve Forbert’s Moving Across America show his skills as a songwriter and a performer are as sharp and strong as ever.
Steve Horowitz
Steven Horowitz has a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Iowa, where he continues to teach a three-credit online course on "Rock and Roll in America". He has written for many different popular and academic publications including American Music, Paste and the Icon. Horowitz is a firm believer in Paul Goodman's neofunctional perspective on culture and that Sam Cooke was right, a change is gonna come.
The Troubadour David Olney ‘Live in Holland’ For the Last Time
Evermore captures folkie David Olney performing a fine collection of songs linked by a belief in love before a friendly crowd.
Avi Kaplan and Joy Williams Tell Us “All Is Well”
With Joy Williams’ assistance, Avi Kaplan offers the hymn-like “All Is Well” and it works as a magic amulet to keep us comforted.
The Strange Times of Miranda Lambert and Her ‘Palomino’
Miranda Lambert’s Palomino is a damn fine record with 15 tales of love and the American Dream in her trademark powerful, declarative yet tender voice.
Faye Webster Reimagines the Past with an Orchestra on ‘Car Therapy Sessions’
The most surprising thing about Faye Webster’s new record, Car Therapy Sessions, is its lush production. The orchestra purposely aims for the beautiful.
Tomberlin Sings for Those Who Need to Hear It
Tomberlin’s songs on i don’t know who needs to hear this seem to dwell in a space where time doesn’t pass. There’s something cosmic about the experience.
Josh Rouse Discovers a “Hollow Moon” Shines Down Upon Us
Josh Rouse recently released a catchy new single, “Hollow Moon”, from his forthcoming album Going Places. The song has a jaunty feel and a bounce in its step.
Geneviève Racette Travels on a ‘Satellite’ of Love
There’s something endearing about the fact that Americana/folk artist Geneviève Racette is such a vulnerable romantic on her new album, Satellite.
Folk’s Abigail Lapell Tells an Immigrant Story on “Land of Plenty”
Abigail Lapell’s music recalls that of those 1960s folk-rock Canadian troubadours like Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot on her latest song, “Land of Plenty”.
Jonathan Taplin Counts His Blessings in Memoir ‘The Magic Years’
Producer Jonathan Taplin’s memoir, The Magic Years, brings to mind Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump, whose image is superimposed into impossible historical moments.
Jenny Hval Dreams of ‘Classic Objects’ and Asks Us to Interpret
The songs on Jenny Hval’s latest album, Classic Objects, are purposely dreamlike and intended to inspire her audience’s reveries. Hval succeeds in creating a dreamlike state.