LP: Forever For Now
Though it’s not, necessarily, a bad thing, Forever For Now is a little bit relentless as 11 of its 12 tracks overflow with dance beats that pulse and drive underneath … Read More
Intention and Interpretation: An Interview with Sinéad O'Connor
As the world comes unglued — in Gaza, Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, and Missouri — and as we lose some of our most fearless, most peaceful leaders — Nelson Mandela and … Read More
Generation R: How Roots Music Calls and Cultivates Young Artists
The first time artist manager Denise Stiff encountered a 15-year-old Alison Krauss singing at a bluegrass event, she knew she was witnessing something special. “I was floored,” Stiff recalls. Krauss’ … Read More
Bridging the Cultural Divide: Perla Batalla
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla has enjoyed an incredibly varied career. Not only has she performed on some of the world’s greatest stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House and … Read More
The Past Is Never Dead: An Interview with Ben Glover
The idea of having a home, of finding a place in the world is an idea that poets have long tried to capture and convey. Singer/songwriter Ben Glover is one … Read More
Sinéad O'Connor: I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss
Whenever anyone thinks of — or mentions — Sinéad O’Connor, chances are pretty good that her music isn’t, necessarily, the first thing that comes to mind. But O’Connor has never cared … Read More
The Lost Art of the Good Fight: An Interview with Linda Perry
To call Linda Perry anything less than a Renaissance woman would miss the point. She’s a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, engineer, record executive, philanthropist, and, now, reality TV star. But … Read More
Paloma Faith: A Perfect Contradiction
Infused with a sophistication that is not often found in the pop genre, Paloma Faith’s A Perfect Contradiction isthe thinking woman’s dance music. It all comes together in a wonderful … Read More