Music

Teddy Thompson's first solo album since 2016 is a winner. Plus, a stirring release from the Alan Lomax archives; new CDs from Joe Ely, G.F. Patrick, and Gravel & Grace; and an Elliott Murphy movie.

Soulful Americana is alive and well on the new release by Jarrod Dickenson.

'Early Morning Rain' is Steve Forbert’s first album of covers since 'Any Old Time,' his 2002 tribute to Jimmy Rodgers.

From David Haerle's sophomore album 'Death Valley' we premiere the video for 'Ms. Bell,' a thoughtful track about the choices not taken.

Violinist Lara St. John and pianist Matt Herskowitz's new album is the gold standard of classical music albums: It lets you hear familiar music by the great composers as you've never heard it before.

'New York at Night' from Willie Nile reflects his love for the city and its people. Its a great album from a wonderful musician and songwriter.

The Choir, a Cleveland garage rock band, make an unexpected comeback after half a century. Plus new releases from Laura Cortese, Crystal Shawanda, and Siren Songs.

David Hertzberg's hallucinatory choral fantasy based on an Aleister Crowley fairy tale makes a vividly imaginative statement even in an audio recording.

Lucinda Williams breaks new ground on her latest studio album. Plus, a gem from Mark Olson & Ingunn Ringvold, and an anthology from the vast Alan Lomax archives.

We premiere 'I'm Gonna Start,' the leadoff single from 'Navigator,' the first release in four years from pop-folk singer-songwriter Elisa Peimer.