Son Volt Gets Topical on ‘Union’
Long-running alt-country act Son Volt mixes some forceful politics with a bit of filler for an album that's not quite as unified as it could have been.
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Jay Farrar Talks Pedal Steel Guitar, Open Tunings, and Jerry Garcia
Son Volt's Jay Farrar opens up about the impetus of the new album, another new record about a half a year out, and how Tom Brumley and Ralph Mooney are probably his favorites on the pedal steel guitar.
Son Volt: Trace
In 1995 Jay Farrar was viewed as one of the most promising voices in American music. He didn't disappoint.
Seeing Traces With Son Volt’s Jay Farrar
As Rhino Records prepares to release the 20th anniversary set of Son Volt’s classic debut, Farrar relives the success of Trace.
Uncle Tupelo: No Depression
If you care a thing for rock ‘n’ roll, country, or American music in general, No Depression is simply essential.