T Bone Burnett: Don’t Let the Form Distract You From the Content
Lloyd Sachs explores the life, times, and endless journeys of singer-songwriter-musician T Bone Burnett.
T Bone Burnett
The Way the Song Finds Its Way: A Conversation With Sam Phillips
Sam Phillips talks with PopMatters about new songwriting methods, her new EP, upcoming full-length, and yes, Gilmore Girls.
Striking Matches: Nothing But the Silence
This male-female country-roots duo is at their best while exploring their diverse interests in blues and rock. When they try mainstream country? Not so great.
Rhiannon Giddens: Tomorrow Is My Turn
Everything works on Tomorrow Is My Turn, an album that heralds the arrival of a major American artist.
Punch Brothers: The Phosphorescent Blues
This is another triumph for Punch Brothers, who continue to find a balance between catchiness and esoteria.
The Secret Sisters: Put Your Needle Down
The Secrets Sisters' sophomore album is less formulaic and safe than their debut. And the reward trumps the risk.