Maia Sharp on Testing Her Own Truths
For singer-songwriter Maia Sharp, every song is both a mirror and a map, a way of testing her truths against the larger, shifting world.
Brian D’ Ambrosio
Brian D’Ambrosio is a music writer and visual artist living in Montana and New Mexico. For story ideas and suggestions, he may be reached at dambrosiobrian@hotmail.com
Rufus Wainwright’s Fascination for Kurt Weill’s Music
Long obsessed with classic idols, Rufus Wainwright talks about his fascination with Kurt Weill and his new album of Weill’s strikingly relevant music.
Caitlin Canty on Songs, Storms, and Staying True
Americana’s Caitlin Canty is sharpening her skills and continuing to build a body of work that reflects resilience, quiet strength, and resolute honesty.
Samantha Crain Is at Peace While Observing
Folk artist Samantha Crain is an exceptionally potent songwriter; she finds her spirit, affections, desires, and disposition live and reign in language.
Dar Williams Commits to the ‘Hummingbird Highway’
Folk artist Dar Williams has long leaned on songwriting to cast off and expose her blood and beauty to the world. She discusses this and more with PopMatters.
Josh Ritter Discusses Songs, Joy, and the Long Wait
In this interview, Josh Ritter says that “songs come at their own time, and you just can’t do anything about it. For a good song, you have to wait.”
Sunny Sweeney’s Musical Full-Circle Moment
Sunny Sweeney talks about Rhinestone Requiem, the pinnacle of her taking charge, hoeing her own bean row, and flexing her self-determining vigor.
Jeffrey Martin: Emissary of Heartrending Songs
Jeffrey Martin doesn’t just sing a song; he unearths its pain. His songwriting is exhilarating in its honesty and grief, constantly storming forward like a tempest.
The Peace and Purpose of Mike Farris’ Captivating Music
Rock ‘n’ roller and soul man Mike Farris returns with a new album recorded in Muscle Shoals and blends all of his musical influences into a delicious stew.
Kelley Mickwee’s Soulful, Spirit-Driven Affection
From the first song on Kelley Mickwee’s Everything Beautiful, you hear her expressive joy and feel her desire to create a cohesive and provocative piece of art.
Eliza Gilkyson on the Calamity and Prosperity That Brought Her ‘Home’
Eliza Gilkyson’s ‘Home’ illustrates the gratitude of a musician who has known both prosperity and calamity, who has been graced with craft and crafted with grace.
Ken Burns on the Heartbreak and Hope of ‘The American Buffalo’
Ken Burns talks about his forthcoming PBS documentary The American Buffalo, the near extinction of the majestic beasts, and their respectful return to their rightful homeland.