Swamp Dogg Goes Bluegrass and Americana on ‘Blackgrass’
On Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St, Swamp Dogg interprets soul, funk, and jazz themes through the lens of bluegrass and Americana forms.
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Kelsey Waldon Finds Inspiration In What Came Before Her
As Kelsey Waldon sings on Ola Belle Reed’s triumphant “I’ve Endured”, the Kentucky country artist knows these songs have lasted for a reason.
Mick Flannery Knows ‘Goodtime Charlie’ Has Still Got the Blues
Mick Flannery uses his gravel-edged voice to full effect on his latest album, Goodtime Charlie. He cultivates the nuances of his limits.
Kelsey Waldon Is ‘No Regular Dog’ But a Wild Wolf on the Prowl
Country music’s Kelsey Waldon may be from the sticks, but she shows how rural life is far more sophisticated than it seems in No Regular Dog.
John Prine’s ‘Fair & Square’ Gets the Deluxe Vinyl Treatment
John Prine’s Fair & Square has a little bit of everything: blues, politics, humor, sadness, introspection, soupy background vocals, and some rocked-up Carter family.
Kelsey Waldon Takes Up the Fight on ‘They’ll Never Keep Us Down’
Kelsey Waldon covers seven famous protest songs to declare war on injustice today.
Arlo McKinley’s Confessional Country/Folk Is Superb on ‘Die Midwestern’
Country/folk singer-songwriter Arlo McKinley's debut Die Midwestern marries painful honesty with solid melodies and strong arrangements.
Remembering John Prine’s ‘The Missing Years’
On John Prine’s first album of the ’90s, the legendary singer-songwriter invited a few Heartbreakers, some ace session players, an Everly, Bonnie Raitt, and the Boss to help make the best album since his classic debut.
John Prine’s ‘The Missing Years’ Showcases His Penchant for Storytelling
The Missing Years reveals John Prine's ability to embolden the amusing and touching despite the underlying strife.