The Brook and the Bluff’s Strong Songwriting Boosts Their Music
The Brook and the Bluff’s Werewolf is a solid, straightforward album that will satisfy anyone looking for a classic rock fix.
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The Black Crowes Deliver a Ton of Swagger
The Black Crowes have leaned into the familiar: hard, bluesy rock with just enough acoustic accoutrements to pacify the fans they found touring 25 years ago.
Tommy Talton’s Posthumous Southern Tales
These are the last songs of a dying man, Tommy Talton, joined by his peers. He’s just doing what he loves one more time with his friends.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Create Blissful Blues Power
Tedeschi Trucks Band have been writing the book on how to merge music with family and blues fans have been the beneficiaries.
Kid Rock’s Trumpian Roots and Branches
In southern rock, Kid Rock, and bro-country, do we see the building blocks for a future state-sponsored rock culture?
Patterson Hood’s Brilliant Storytelling Gifts Show on New LP
Patterson Hood’s new LP is a rich musical departure from the raucous rockers he crafts for his day job. It showcases his gifts as a storyteller with a director’s eye.
Patterson Hood Brings ‘Exploding Trees and Airplane Screams’ to Life
Patterson Hood masterfully weaves older solo songs, Drive-By Trucker tunes, and two telling covers into a complete performance of his latest solo album.
Soul Man Mike Farris Is Brilliant Digging Up His Roots
Mike Farris recapitulates his musical past in a way that posits him as an artist with plenty of forward momentum even as he builds on history.
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.
Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood Goes Through the Looking Glass
Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood’s new solo record is an unsentimental look back at events that shaped him.
North Mississippi Allstars’ Astounding Blues Power Is Needed
North Mississippi Allstars’ Luther Dickinson says, “It’s the people that make the place,” paying tribute to the vibrant atmosphere at the Sweetwater Music Hall.
The Peace and Purpose of Mike Farris’ Captivating Music
Rock ‘n’ roller and soul man Mike Farris returns with a new album recorded in Muscle Shoals and blends all of his musical influences into a delicious stew.