Joe Puleo and Ken Stringfellow Are Musically Brave for Gabe
There is something kind and beautiful about remembering Gabriele Gruenwald’s presence on the planet. Puleo’s words and Stringfellow’s music remind us of this, and hence our humanity.
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.
Indie Pop’s St. Lenox Offers ‘Ten Songs of Worship and Praise for Our Tumultuous Times’
St. Lenox’s Ten Songs of Worship explores what it means to exist during these chaotic times and finds the hidden sparks of understanding and awareness within. It’s a beautiful record!
The Accidentals Take a ‘Time Out’ to Write with Others
The five songs on Time Out – Session 1 are co-written by the Accidentals and notable folk artists they met over Zoom during the pandemic
Sam Filiatreau Introduces Himself
Sam Filiatreau’s self-titled debut is a promising introduction to a new talent in Americana and folk music.
Low Cut Connie Show What ‘Tough Cookies’ Are Made Of
Tough Cookies: The Best of the Quarantine Broadcasts offers an unfiltered look at Low Cut Connie and captures the spirit of all the recent livestreams.
Get on Board the Soul Train: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Volume 1
This is sophisticated and smooth Philly Soul from the genre’s most successful period. The box set handsomely presents remastered versions of this classic music from 50 years ago.
Shannon McNally Adds a Woman’s Touch to Waylon Jennings’ Music
Shannon McNally’s love for Waylon Jennings’ music comes through loud and clear on The Waylon Sessions.
Oliver Wood Goes ‘Always Smilin” Into the Future Past
Oliver Wood stretches out on his own with Always Smilin’. Wood Brothers fans will find this album sustaining them until the next release.
Lambchop Lies Down on Broadway with ‘Showtunes’
If the stereotype about show tunes is that they are boldly performed and exciting, Lambchop stand the tropes on their head with Showtunes.
Tony Joe White Rocks the Swamp Posthumously on ‘Smoke From the Chimney’
Fans of Tony Joe White will delight at hearing him deliver one more set of songs in his characteristic drawl on Smoke From the Chimney.
Natalie Bergman Finds ‘Mercy’ in Gospel Music and a Higher Power
Natalie Bergman’s religious beliefs stimulate her music, but her debut album, Mercy, inspires whether one is a Christian or not.