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I never thought of it before, but The Claire Lynch Band did: Could any instrument be a better choice to power "Jingle Bells" than the banjo?
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I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from Nicki Minaj, Neil Young, Lee Ann Womack, Willie Nelson and More
Plus Everclear, Cracker, Jason Marsalis, Soundgarden, Cream (R.I.P. Jack Bruce) and R.E.M.
Read More »Music Review: kettles/eno – ‘The Jake Leg Chronicles’
Get ready for an intense ride through both the dark and the light side of Southern culture with Steed Kettles and Jeff Eno.
Read More »Music Review: Ellis Paul – ‘Chasing Beauty’
Ellis Paul is at his best when his artifice exudes sincerity.
Read More »Music Review: Lost Bayou Ramblers – ‘Gasa Gasa Live’
The Lost Bayou Ramblers offer high-energy "Cajun punk" on this new release.
Read More »Music Review: Seven Handle Circus – ‘Shadows on the Wall’
This is a captivating release, full of rousing folk rock music and soaring harmonies.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from David Guetta, Wu-Tang Clan, Placido Domingo, Wiz Khalifa, Jeff Beck and More
Plus a new children's holiday album from Farmer Jason (of Jason and the Scorchers), a concert DVD from Depeche Mode, and a reissued lost classic from The Byrds' Gene Clark.
Read More »Music Review: Marc Broussard – ‘A Life Worth Living’
Broussard provides open, honest and catchy tunes for a deeply satisfying release.
Read More »Flurry of New Christmas/Holiday Albums Heralds the Season
From Idina Menzel to Earth, Wind & Fire, the season is busting out all over with new Christmas albums for your holiday-party playlist.
Read More »Music Review: Lily Lambert – ‘So Far’
'So Far’ is an album for listeners looking for inspiration and hope for the future, while acknowledging the current condition of the world.
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