The Choir, a Cleveland garage rock band, make an unexpected comeback after half a century. Plus new releases from Laura Cortese, Crystal Shawanda, and Siren Songs.
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Song Premiere: Elisa Peimer – ‘I’m Gonna Start’
We premiere 'I'm Gonna Start,' the leadoff single from 'Navigator,' the first release in four years from pop-folk singer-songwriter Elisa Peimer.
Read More »Music Reviews: Whitney Rose Triumphs, Plus Willie Nile, Pharis & Jason Romero, America
Whitney Rose shows off her rock sensibility on a terrific new album. Plus, new releases from Willie Nile, Pharis & Jason Romero, America
Read More »Music Review: Kate Mills – ‘Each Bittersweet Drop’
Memorable hooks and stirring arrangements energize NYC country artist Kate Mills' new album.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2020: R.I.P. (March 16–22)
SXSW 2020 was canceled due to risk of spreading COVID-19. It's the first time SXSW has ever been scrapped. Looking forward to SXSW 2021.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Final Word from Game Theory, Plus Matt Wilson, David Nail, Eliza Gilkyson, Lisa Mills
Previously unreleased material underscores the excellence of Game Theory, a 1980s alt-rock group. Plus, Matt Wilson, David Nail, Eliza Gilkyson, Lisa Mills.
Read More »Movie/Music Reviews: Bob Dylan’s ‘Masked and Anonymous’ Arrives on Blu-ray, Plus Carla Olson
Bob Dylan’s 2003 film, which has just been reissued in high definition, is a mess, but you might nevertheless want to see it at least once. Also: an album of harmonious duets featuring Carla Olson.
Read More »Music Reviews: Sam Cooke – The Complete Keen Years, plus Michael Doucet, Michel Petrucciani, Chris Maxwell
A box set collects material from Sam Cooke's key transitional period at the Keen label. Plus, Michael Doucet, Michel Petrucciani, Chris Maxwell.
Read More »Music Reviews: Various Artists – ‘Echo in the Canyon’, plus the Claudettes, David Childers, Hot Club of Los Angeles
Jakob Dylan stars in a soundtrack album featuring music by such 1960s standouts as the Mamas and Papas, the Byrds, and the Beach Boys.
Read More »Music Review: Sløtface – ‘Sorry For The Late Reply’
'Sorry For The Late Reply' by Sløtface, manages the alchemy necessary to combine punk aesthetic with pop to make a great accessible album.
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