With props from James Taylor, young tunesmith Sam Robbins is on his way to bigger things. His debut album drops this week.
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Song Premiere: Jesse Terry Leaves His Ghosts Behind with ‘Innocent Ones’
Singer-songwriter's new album arrives May 14 with a focus on family, including life as a new parent.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘The Who Sell Out’ (Super Deluxe Ed.), Plus Maria Shiel and Abigail Dowd
A one-of-a-kind 1967 Who album reappears in an excellent five-CD edition. Also, two singer/songwriters who deserve a listen.
Read More »Music Reviews: Three Stops at the Doo-wop Shop, Plus Maia Sharp and Ted Russell Kamp
Reissues feature a trio of rock progenitors: the Ravens, the Larks, and the Harptones. Plus, new releases from Maia Sharp and Ted Russell Kamp.
Read More »Music Reviews: Allman Brothers Live, Plus California Music, Drew Weaver, and Bob Bradshaw
A previously unreleased 1971 concert features Duane Allman, plus a partial Beach Boys reunion and more.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Beat Farmers, James Holvay, Will Porter, and Mary Karlzen
The Beat Farmers' 1985 debut resurfaces in a deluxe edition and Will Porter's overlooked 2015 gem is reissued. Plus, fine new music from James Holvay and Mary Karlzen, two artists who haven't been heard from in ages.
Read More »Music Reviews & More: Hope Dunbar, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wild & Blue, the Dinallos, and Allen Ginsberg
New music from three artists, plus a 1976 Lynyrd Skynyrd concert and Allen Ginsberg's first recorded reading of "Howl."
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2021: Friday-Saturday, March 19-20
Finnish folk soloist Antti Paalanen and dream pop duo Purple Pilgrims were among the highlights for March 19-20 at SXSW Music Festival 2021.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2021: March 17-18
Drug Store Romeos and Paupière were among the highlights for March 17-18 on SXSW Music Festival 2021.
Read More »Music Reviews: Six Little-known Artists You Ought to Hear
Here’s a quick look at half a dozen new EPs and full-length albums from artists you might not have heard of. They all merit a listen, and at least a few of them deserve standing ovations.
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