Ferentz and the Felons Create Real Music for Real People on 'Hudson County' EP (premiere)
Ferentz and the Felons: "Hudson County is about digging deep into the hurt and pain, going to war with it, and coming out on top."
12 Jul 2018
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Here to Stay? The Neil Young Archives
Combining his punk ethos and tech savvy in this new online archive, Neil Young has to choose what archival releases add new understanding, new angles on the story, new points of emphasis in his own history -- and which do not.
02 Jul 2018
Phil Ochs: 'There But for Fortune'
The re-issue of Michael Schumacher's biography There But For Fortune is the tale of an insatiable obsessive stumbling down a legendary path but not coming out okay at the other end.
28 Jun 2018
Family And Friends Explore Themes of Disillusionment on 'Felix Culpa'
Folk rockers Family and Friends focus on the tribulations related to the accession into adulthood on Felix Culpa.
27 Jun 2018
'Gathered From Coincidence' Plugs the Gap Between Merseybeat and Psychedelia
Three CDs of obscure, left field British folk-pop? Who needs that? The answer my friend, isn't blowing in the wind... the answer is you.
27 Jun 2018
Xavier Rudd Offers Up a Positive and Uplifting Perspective on 'Storm Boy'
In a time of political dysfunction, Xavier Rudd's Storm Boy offers a positive and uplifting perspective while critiquing the global systems that render social injustices.
18 Jun 2018
Lake Street Dive Gets Loose, Collaborative With 'Free Yourself Up'
Lake Street Dive wanted to capture the energy of its live shows as well as its unique at its finest. So the quartet went into the studio without a producer and leaned on each other instead.
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Wond'ring Aloud: A Reflection on Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull is undoubtedly among the greatest progressive rock acts of all time, and these albums are the best representations of why.
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14 Jun 2018
Glen Phillips Issues Video For Poignant "Nobody's Gonna Get Hurt" (premiere)
Pain is inevitable in life and love as Glen Phillips reminds us with this remarkable song, "Nobody's Gonna Get Hurt".
06 Jun 2018
Joan Armatrading Keeps Love and Affection Close at Hand on 'Not Too Far Away'
Sounding vibrant, perky and totally committed, Joan Armatrading returns with an album characterized by rock nous and pop sensibility.
06 Jun 2018
Matt Costa Looks Back on Love with "I Remember It Well #2" (premiere)
Celebrated indie folk artist Matt Costa's latest music video is a sepia-toned look back on love and loss in California.
04 Jun 2018
Father John Misty Turns Inward on 'God's Favorite Customer'
Forgoing the epic sweep of his previous album, Josh Tillman takes things down a notch, but still delivers a beautiful, unique album.
01 Jun 2018
Neko Case's 'Hell-On' Has Just Enough Pop Touches to Round Out Its Idiosyncrasies
Hell-On follows the same basic outline as Neko Case's records since she refined her sound way back on 2002's Blacklisted. But as always, there are wrinkles.
29 May 2018
Scarlet Sails Seeks "Hideaway" (premiere)
Featuring Dresden Dolls founder Brian Viglione, Scarlet Sails plays with wonder and imagination on new song, "Hideaway".
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22 May 2018
Take a Psychedelic Folk-rock Trip with Brother Oliver's "Castles" (premiere)
South Carolina's Brother Oliver fuses rustic realizations and vibrant voyages on their first single of 2018, "Castles".
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22 May 2018
Horse Feathers' Metamorphosis From Americana Constructionists to Country-Rock Band Is Complete
Anchored by strong songwriting and an evolving sonic palette, Horse Feathers turn in yet another solid record with Appreciation.
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