Transformation and Translation: An Interview with Laura Marling
With her fifth album in seven years dropping later this month, Laura Marling is about as prolific as musicians come. And, being cut from the same cloth as Joni Mitchell … Read More
Five Questions: Elana James
Elana James has been playing music since she was four years old. At that very young age, she took up her mother’s instrument — classical violin — and continued those … Read More
Andrew Combs: All These Dreams
Prince was right: Albums still matter. And Andrew Combs seems to know that. He also seems to know that songs and production also matter, if the album is to be … Read More
Drew Holcomb, Holly Williams: Hometown Goodness at Ryman Auditorium
Drew Holcomb is an interesting case study. Though he crafts readily accessible melodies, he doesn’t pander lyrically to the lowest common denominator. He’s not up there singing, “Oh, baby baby.” … Read More
Refined, Restrained, and Just About Perfect: Gretchen Peters at the Franklin Theatre
Downtown Franklin, Tenn., provided the perfect setting last Friday night for Gretchen Peters’ album release party/performance. Like the record, the town’s Main Street is charming, pristine, and just a little … Read More
Brandi Carlile: More to the Story
Most singers blessed with robust voices these days are content to fly their melodies as high and wide as possible, forsaking the song for the histrionics and allowing auto-tune to … Read More
The Bros. Landreth: Let It Lie
It’s a little hard to believe that the Bros. Landreth hail from Winnipeg, Manitoba, because of how well they carry the Southern rock mantle of the Allman Brothers on their … Read More
Kristin Diable: Create Your Own Mythology
Kristin Diable’s Create Your Own Mythology is an absolute gem of a record. Right out of the gate, the first track is equal parts Dusty Springfield, Lissie, and Neko Case, … Read More