Josh Gilligan’s wise, full-hearted debut opens where most albums might end: with an epiphany. “It takes a lot to be anything at all,” he sings on the chorus of “Anything,”
There is something special about a peaceful folk sound that combines introspective lyrics and melancholy guitar chords to resonate with listeners. London-born/LA-based singer-songwriter Ed Vallance displays that comforting stroke of
Lily Talmers is the band leader for the new age of Americana — her Midwestern-accented and poetically inclined melodies are informed by Greek, Lusophone and classical music, taking you on
Jon Berman—known by many under his chosen moniker Jon22—brings his debut album Muse out into the world on November 22nd. Given how important transparency has become to discerning listeners, he
Something about distinctive vocals sets the tone for an artist to be forever recognized audibly. Whether it’s a Rod Stewart rasp or a Neil Young ache, we know who these
“The first time I listened to Pete Seeger, it felt like he directly addressed me in a call to action. His use of rhetorical questions, subterranean imagery, and repetition are
Twenty years ago or so, the word alt-country was the go-to for anything with twang and grit that combined the worlds of Steve Earle, Whiskeytown, The Jayhawks, and Gram Parsons.
Winterlark is on their way to something new. The Santa Cruz jazz duo, with their endlessly accessible back-pocket charm and euphonious, bantering harmonies, is turning their gaze outwards on their
A great deal has transpired in recent years, and Lucy Isabel captures the essence of these changes in her profoundly touching new album, All The Light. There are the obvious
Not many artists dare to cover The Allman Brothers Band’s complex instrumental rocker “Jessica.” Perhaps it’s the dare of nailing Chuck Leavell’s ravaging piano solo or the twin drum attack
