As a lifelong fan of the blues, I’m always excited to hear about a new artist. Even if that artist is about a decade into her career, somehow flying under my radar. Lauren Anderson, Chicago native building her career in Nashville, has already received critical acclaim for her last album, Burn It All Down the third record in four years she’s released. Now she’s back … Continue reading Lauren Anderson-Love Again
Dev Hynes has been one of the great music makers of the last decade, and “Hope” finds him bringing his best. He’s also added support from Tei Shi and Puff Daddy. It’s a beautiful track, and the video is really great. My favorite part isn’t even the song. The video ends with Puff Daddy returning to Sean Combs to talk about trying to get to … Continue reading Blood Orange-Hope (featuring Tei Shi and Puff Daddy)
A few months ago I wrote about the first single off Never Again, the new EP from singer/songwriter Steph Barrak. It feels like forever ago, but the EP is finally out and you can stream it on Spotify or buy it on iTunes and Bandcamp. This is Steph’s first release in quite a while, and I’m very pleased with the results after the long hiatus. … Continue reading Steph Barrak-Never Again
Last year I made a playlist of songs that was more about good indie rock songs than it was about celebrating love. So this year I’ve gone a bit more traditional and made a list that showcases a lot of different genres and eras. I think it came out pretty well. If you’re looking to have a romantic night with your special someone, just light … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Playlist 2014 (50 Ways To Woo Your Lover)
I don’t expect much from Josh Ritter. Just one thing, really-the truth. The fact that he’s a brilliant songwriter/singer/performer is a given. All I want from him is to be honest with me. And time after time he has proven to be the most genuine guy around. There are writers who pen confessionals, and then there are people who lay it out straight and tell … Continue reading Josh Ritter-The Beast In Its Tracks
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