Marie Miller on her return to music, her love of literature, and what it was like to perform for Pope Francis.
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Retro Modern: Hanson – ‘Middle of Nowhere’
'Middle of Nowhere' has remained as precocious as it was in 1997, brimming with zest and the promise of a band that had a sound that was only just beginning to make itself known.
Read More »Music Review: Eric Bibb – ‘Migration Blues’
This album was well-conceived and well-executed. It tells stories and delivers messages we need to hear and does it with marvelous vocals and musicianship.
Read More »Retro Modern: Gorillaz – ‘Saturnz Barz (Spirit House)’
'Saturnz Barz (Spirit House)' is delightfully weird, addictive and promises that its parent record 'Humanz' will be yet another post-modern masterpiece―and head-scratcher―like the four albums that preceded it.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘The Lego Batman Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’
This soundtrack/score has great variety thanks to a rich history in the Caped Crusader's film and TV history.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Rising Teen Country Sensation Tegan Marie
Country singer Tegan Marie discusses her latest single, 'Lucky Me.'
Read More »Music Review: Jeannie Tanner – ‘Words & Music’
'Words & Music' offers a bounty of melodic jazz blends, from bossa nova to cabaret and swing.
Read More »Retro Modern: Jidenna – ‘The Chief’
Jidenna's debut, 'The Chief', is a frustrating or rewarding listening experience, depending on the individual partaking in its offerings.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2017 (Austin, TX): Thursday, March 16 (Kate Nash, The New Pornographers, FRENSHIP, Black Rheno, and More)
The New Pornographers and Kate Nash were among the hundreds of artists and bands performing Thursday at SXSW Music Festival 2017 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »SXSW 2017 World Premiere: ‘May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers’
'True Sadness,' by the Avett Brothers, was nominated for a Grammy in the Americana category. What was the journey of its creation?
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