Terra Lightfoot Demonstrates the ‘Healing Power’ of Song
The liveliness of Terra Lightfoot’s singing and playing infectiously charms her songs even when the stories told describe what may be pathological behavior.
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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.
David Dondero Confronts the Present With ‘Immersion Therapy’
On Immersion Therapy, David Dondero elegizes those moments of melancholy ever-present in our shared modern times. It’s music for desolate days and hidden optimism.
Americana’s Dulcie Taylor Finds the Silver Lining in a World of Clouds
Singer-songwriter Dulcie Taylor’s Edges of Silver is a little gem. The Americana-style songs shimmer with intelligence and sensitivity.
Folk-Rocker Jon Danforth Scrutinizes Social Media’s “Novelty” (premiere)
Dallas folk-rocker Jon Danforth drops a danceable, sing-along tune about social media. “Novelty” is the lead single from his second album, Repetitions.
Country’s Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, and Barry Dean Share ‘The Songwriter Tapes’
Nashville songwriters Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, and Barry Dean have written some of the biggest hits in country music over the past 20 years.
Southwestern Indie Rocker Brian Lopez Drops “3000 Stories” (premiere)
Brian Lopez of XIXA and Calexico fame premieres “3,000 Stories”, the first single from his new album TIDAL that’s releasing this summer.
Ian Wayne Combines Gorgeous Melodies with Experimental Touches on ‘I Can’t Sleep’
The third solo album, I Can’t Sleep, from Ian Wayne is a low-key masterpiece that embraces classic pop with plenty of odd, disarming musical gestures.
Oregonian Margo Cilker Offers a Gem with ‘Pohorylle’
Margo Cilker’s debut album Pohorylle is brilliant. Every one of the nine songs sparkles with wit, emotional depth, and a winsome sense of humor.
Americana’s Caitlin Rose Tracks Life’s Changes on ‘CAZIMI’
CAZIMI is Caitlin Rose’s first new full-length LP in almost ten years and it’s filled with people overwhelmed by changing circumstances and uncertainty.
Indie Pop Songstress Allison Leah Soars on New EP ‘the weight of my heart’ (premiere)
Allison Leah shines on her new EP the weight of my heart. It’s a natural evolution from her folk origins into an indie pop sound.
Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson Merge As Plains for ‘I Walked With You a Ways’
Plains’ I Walked With You a Ways features two Southern-born singer-songwriters with impressive track records: Waxahatchee and Jess Williamson.