Equally as good as the originals, Dillon Lane Syndicate keep the iridescence of classic rock's flame burning bright.
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Music Review: Eric Bibb – ‘Migration Blues’
This album was well-conceived and well-executed. It tells stories and delivers messages we need to hear and does it with marvelous vocals and musicianship.
Read More »Music Review: John Ginty feat. Aster Pheonyx – ‘Rockers’
This album finds Ginty and his excellent band finally teamed with a vocalist who completely fits.
Read More »Music Review: Little Hurricane – ‘Same Sun Same Moon’
Alt-blues duo Little Hurricane pushes the boundaries of its sound with third full-length album 'Same Sun Same Moon.'
Read More »Interview: San Diego Alt-Blues Duo Little Hurricane
An interview with Celeste "CC" Spina of alt-blues duo Little Hurricane talks about the band's new album 'Same Sun Same Moon.'
Read More »SXSW 2017 World Premiere: ‘May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers’
'True Sadness,' by the Avett Brothers, was nominated for a Grammy in the Americana category. What was the journey of its creation?
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2017: Wednesday, March 15 (Austin, TX)
Banks, Real Estate, and Sleigh Bells were among the hot ticket music acts on Wednesday during SXSW Music Festival 2017 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Music Review: Ruthie Foster – ‘Joy Comes Back’
Her new album matches the blues-rock-soul singer's honeyed voice with a varied batch of songs by top talents ranging from Mississippi John Hurt to The Weepies' Deb Talan to Black Sabbath.
Read More »Music Review: Rhiannon Giddens – ‘Freedom Highway’
'Freedom Highway' from Rhiannon Giddens is one of those amazing rarities, a politically charged and artistically refined album. The music is spectacular, the lyrics are beautiful and inspiring, and the singing is as glorious as you'll hear anywhere.
Read More »Music Review: Mike Zito – ‘Make Blues Not War’
Take up Zito's battle cry, "Make Blues Not War," and enjoy this incredible record, which I believe is his best yet!
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