Thunder Pie | Scroll of Jawns: Episode 10
jawn /jôn/ noun - (chiefly in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area) used to refer to a thing, place, person, or event that one need not or cannot give a...
20 Questions With Forest Sun
Forest Sun stopped by last week to premiere his optimistic new single A Million right HERE. Today, the San Francisco singer-songwriter returns to put his money where his mouth...
20 Questions With SH3
I don't know whether the future will really be female — though I certainly hope so. All I know is that today belongs to SH3. And no wonder: The...
DIY Discovery | Rare Americans
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Rewinding July | The Best Roots
From jam-band scions to country-rock waitresses, July had plenty to offer roots-music fans. Here are the top releases in alphabetical order — just click on the cover picture to...
Thunder Pie | All The Dead Return To Us As Vultures In The Sky
“We see a hearse; we think sorrow. We see a grave; we think despair. We hear of a death; we think of a loss. Not so in heaven. When...
Back Stories | My 2010 Interview With Chrissie Hynde
We've all said we have no intention of doing something or other — and then turned around and done it. Even Chrissie Hynde. Back when I interviewed The Pretenders’...
20 Questions With Kilter
Kilter are off. In the best way possible. Assuming, of course, that you like alvant-garde jazz-metal as much as I do. If so, the Brooklyn-based trio of bassist Laurent...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Screwing Up Your Kids
I have always detested children's music. Even when I was a kid. I found it pandering and lame. My parents were older — both in their mid-40s — when...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Chorus, Schmorus
A little while ago, a buddy of mine brought me a box of records he wanted me to sell for him, in exchange for a small fee — plus...
20 Questions With David McLachlan
Singer-songwriter David McLachlan checked us into his Heartache Motel when he shared that new album HERE a few weeks back. Today, the hard-working Canadian roots and country veteran learns...
Rewinding October | The Top Box Sets
At this time of year, the box sets start to come thick and fast. Before I dig into this week's offerings (R.E.M. and Bob Dylan, for those keeping score...
20 Questions With The Nearly Deads
The Nearly Deads are a lively bunch. Just last week the Nashville rockers stopped by to share their feline-friendly track Punk Rock Kitty Cat right HERE. Today, singer Theresa...
20 Questions With Chris Grey
A few weeks back, Chris Grey shared his latest video and single Reasons on the site. Today, the up-and-coming alt-R&B popster tackles my unreasonable questions. Read all about it:
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Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Might As Well Go For A Soda
A record shop buddy of mine and I were discussing the unparalleled excellence of Ian Paice the other day. The Deep Purple drummer is perhaps my favourite in rock....
