Reviews
Albums worth your time
Little Blue
Kristina Murray
After what’s been described as a turbulent decade in Nashville, turning her brown eyes blue – Kristina Murray is set to release one heck of an album.. this Friday – her first in seven years, Little Blue. Murray’s…
The Shape I’m In
Sterling Drake
It’s hard to believe that The Shape I’m In is Sterling Drake’s first full-length album. After years of writing great songs and packing honky-tonks and dance floors, The Shape I’m In feels less like a debut and more…
From Newman Street
Kassi Valazza
Kassi Valazza is our modern-day folk hero, casting a long shadow alongside legends like Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. It’s not just her voice – it’s her style, poetry, approach – she’s the total package. But make no…
Western Pleasure
Chaparelle
The first thing that comes to mind when spinning Western Pleasure, the debut album from Chaparelle, is that there’s an “S” missing, rightfully so – there are too many pleasures packed into this record to settle for singularity.…
Spirits
The Devil Makes Three
The Devil Makes Three’s latest album, Spirits, marks the trio’s first release since their 2018 album, Chains Are Broken. Formed in Santa Cruz, CA, in 2002, the band has grown, made minimal lineup changes, and continued blending blues,…
Sings Sad Songs
Rachel Brooke
One of my favorite ways to listen to music is in the rawest form possible – whether that’s sitting around a late-night fire with my newest favorite storyteller, or walking through a dimly lit house with someone strumming…
Cactus Lee
Cactus Lee
Cactus Lee captures the essence of Texas music, blending Austin’s vibrant nightclub atmosphere with the raw energy of a dusty dancefloor. Kevin Dehan, who performs under the moniker Cactus Lee, is the type of artist that has nicely…
I’ll Do It Myself
Olivia Ellen Lloyd
The best songs often emerge from a place of sadness and turmoil, and Olivia Ellen Lloyd’s latest album is no exception. She unpacks a dismantled partnership, and the emotional strain is immediately evident from the opening line of…
American Man, American Music
Ron Pope
Ron Pope, a Nashville-based songwriter, has released his latest album – American Man, American Music, and the title perfectly encapsulates the essence of the record. This new work offers a fresh portrayal of the men navigating today’s world…
Head In The Sand
Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears
Head In The Sand emerged during a tumultuous period in Thompson’s life, when he navigated a series of personal struggles, including the loss of his dog, the death of his mother, and a life-altering breakup. Over 10 dynamic…
