Partial The Dears – Lovers Rock
Lovers Rock by The Dears I can finally feel/The age coming up on us/And how/It hasn’t been entirely worthwhile
Record Reviews
Album Review: The Danberrys – Shine
A sound and a feeling with promise of more
Danny Schmidt’s lockdown lullabies
Get ready to feel recognition and emotional resonance
Album Review: Brendan Benson – Dear Life
"Brendan Benson's seventh solo album explores wild highs, desperate lows and transcendent love."
Album Review: Maya Rae – Can You See Me?
"This album showcases a young artist with an old soul and a secure sense of self, space and symbolism"
Album Review: Soul Asylum – Hurry Up and Wait
Multi-Platinum Grammy award winning American rockers Soul Asylum are back!
Album Review: The Strokes – The New Abnormal
If you're looking for Is This It, this ain't it. The New Abnormal is its own thing despite intentional retro pastiche and familiar motifs. It's experimental and eminently accessible.
New Music: Leaving Looks Good On You by Emily Faye
Write Like A Girl founder Emily Faye is back with a country rock sound
Album Review: Sam Lewis – Solo
If you're a Sam Lewis fan, this is an essential purchase.
Album Review: Seth Lakeman – A Pilgrim’s Tale
A powerful album steeped in history and nuance.
Album Review: Western Stars by Bruce Springsteen
"...an ode to an American way of life that's passing but still accessible through exploration, music, and memory..."
Album Review: Tales and Tributes of the Deserving and Not So by Kelly Steward
"...exploring love, motherhood, memory and the Midwest..."
Album Review: If Wishes Were Horses by Matt Patershuk
"...a young man with an old soul and serious talent..."
Album Review: True Native by Tony McLoughlin
"...There is Springsteenian storytelling and delivery, and much for fans of Dire Straits in the deep voice and resolute pacing..."
Album Review: In Constellation by West My Friend
"...a layered, complex, interesting piece..."