10 David Gray Songs You Need to Hear (That Aren’t “Babylon”)
David Gray’s Life in Slow Motion is out in a new anniversary deluxe edition. We dig into his rich archive to recommend tunes that speak to songwriting brilliance.
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Charlie Bruber Goes on an Experimental Folk Adventure
Charlie Bruber’s unique, lovable record navigates different stylistic paths while maintaining its consistently high quality.
Reissue of Classic Folk LP Shows Joan Baez in Transition
A new reissue of Farewell, Angelina, shows Joan Baez in strong form, singing the work of Bob Dylan, Donovan, Pete Seeger, and Woody Guthrie.
Debra Fotheringham Looks Inward on ‘Valley of Annihilation’
Valley of Annihilation is Debra Fotheringham’s boldest step as a solo artist due to its more dynamic production and newly uninhibited lyrical approach.
Charlie Kaplan Wrings a Masterpiece Out of Love, Pain, and Loss
Charlie Kaplan has always been a master of creating the perfect arrangement around his engaging, deeply felt compositions, but this time around, he’s at his absolute peak.
Léna Bartels Wows With Stunning New Songs
Léna Bartels’ new album features bold, daring approaches in her arrangements, sounding like tributes while creating something original.
Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts Rock for Rebellion
Neil Young remains one of the most courageous and spiritual leaders of the rock and roll counterculture that he helped pioneer.
Amanda Shires Shares Personal Moments on New LP
With the lyrically direct and musically bisected Nobody’s Girl, Amanda Shires tells her side of the story of her divorce from Jason Isbell.
Buckingham Nicks Remain Ageless on Remastered Debut
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks’ debut album, Buckingham Nicks, is a relic of 1970s Laurel Canyon folk-rock that hinted at superstardom to come.
Fruit Bats’ Sketchbook Album Feels a Bit Too Even
On Baby Man, Fruit Bats’ minimalist-maximalist approach showcases his vocal capacity, but it will only be relished when the mood hits just right.
Neko Case’s Fascinating New LP Is Full of Melodies
Neko Case’s new album brings her signature blend of achingly beautiful melodies, idiosyncratic songwriting, and, of course, a song about an animal.
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“Only Dogs Have Their Day”: Son Volt’s ‘Trace’ at 30
Thirty years later, we can finally hear the songs that Son Volt’s Jay Farrar wrote without the alt-country baggage critics perpetuated to the point of cliché.