Corb Lund’s ‘Dark Horses’ Is a Fan’s Dream
These new acoustic renditions on Dark Horses illuminate the solitude, humor, and moral weight that have shaped Corb Lund’s Western storytelling
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Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey Sing Out in the Fight for America
Margo Price keeps her mojo working with new protest album Days of Unrest and a West Coast run that features a rocking return to the Bay Area.
Slowdive’s In-Between Band Mojave 3 Reissue Their Catalog
Mojave 3 may always be remembered as a lengthy diversion between phases of Slowdive. They still had plenty of winning moments of their own.
Willow Avalon Has a Pink Pistol and Knows How to Use It
On her new album, Willow Avalon combines retro country wit with a feminist bullet that reveals heartbreak, humor, love, and vengeance can share the same trigger.
Mildred Are Philosophically Listless on the ‘Fenceline’
Mildred show how our current ennui can be transcended by friends coming together to perform music, that boredom can be an impetus, not an obstruction, for creativity.
Inside Shakey Graves’ Wonderfully Weird World
Somewhere between tape hiss and memory, between backyard shows and crowded rooms, Shakey Graves is still digging.
Leah Blevins Is an Authentic Voice in Country Music
Like Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton, one can easily recognize Leah Blevins’ articulations. Her country music voice is idiosyncratic in a completely positive way.
Margo Price Gets Grateful at the Fillmore
Hope for a better world lives on with artists like Margo Price calling out the powers that be, enabling fans to feel that sanity can still ultimately prevail.
The Long Ryders Get Older and Sing Hymns
The Long Ryders were important pioneers of a country-rock revolution that went on to spawn Americana, roots rock, and a host of related genres.
William Clark Green Sings About Good Ol’ Texas
Watterson Hall offers a glimpse into the mythical Texas that many consider their rightful heritage. William Clark Green personifies a good ol’ boy without stereotypes.
Revisiting Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Decoration Day’ Is Rewarding
Decoration Day was the album that proved Drive-By Truckers weren’t going to be a flash in the pan. It’s a triumph from start to finish.
Boy Golden Finds the Best Things in Life
Boy Golden has given us a soundtrack for good times, which is an achievement that, in our current world, feels nothing short of miraculous.