Caylee Hammack’s Country Comeback Is Captivating
Releasing her first album since 2020, country crooner Caylee Hammack drew on plenty of experiences with heartache. So much that she decided to write a novel.
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Hamilton Leithauser’s ‘This Side of the Island’ Is Refreshing and Rewarding
Hamilton Leithauser’s This Side of the Island features some incredibly compelling tracks and his most sophisticated instrumentation to date.
Bob Mould Wrestles with the Fascist State of the Union
Bob Mould’s reliably brilliant songwriting chops are in top form on Here We Go Crazy as he rages against fascism and shows how anger can keep us going.
Will Stratton Creates Fascinating Characters in Song
Will Stratton is easily one of the finest songwriters working today, but he’s never flashy or over-the-top about it. Points of Origin is Stratton at his absolute best.
Sierra Hull Performs a Comfortable High Wire Act
Sierra Hull sees this LP as a balancing act. With one foot in old-time acoustic music and another in contemporary Americana, she doesn’t want to take a wrong step.
Bob Mould’s Righteous Anger and Hope for the Future
Alternative rock legend Bob Mould returns with a very timely, politically-minded album, Here We Go Crazy, a spring tour, and chats about his musical work.
The 10 Best Jazz Albums of 2005
Jump back 20 years, listen to the best jazz albums of 2005, and hear the state of the art. It was an era of brilliant veterans and bold, new innovators.
Jason Isbell Is Dazzling With Just His Voice and a Guitar
Given Jason Isbell’s track record as a songwriter, it’s no surprise that a completely stripped-down album turns out to be one of his best.
Flora Hibberd Casts a Mesmerizing Spell in Bristol
Flora Hibberd’s sonorous voice immediately grabs your attention, which imbues these tapestry-like songs with depth and an ineffable grandeur.
Legendary Funk Bassist George Porter Jr. Keeps on Grooving
Influential Meters bassist George Porter Jr. delivers a groovy instrumental LP with his Runnin’ Pardners, based on jams from their weekly residency in New Orleans.
Clara Mann’s Glorious ‘Rift’ Lets the Light In
With its homespun folk tunes, Clara Mann’s Rift is like a tête-à-tête between close friends under a crepuscular sky that leaves you listening to every word with the utmost attention.