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John Craigie Finds Peace in a Troubled World on 'Asterisk the Universe'

John Craigie Finds Peace in a Troubled World on 'Asterisk the Universe'

As John Craigie was creating his new album, Asterisk the Universe, he was reflecting on what it means to live in 21st-century America, mirroring the scenes, conflict, and beauty he saw as a traveling musician. Neither Craigie nor anyone else could have predicted the historical, tidal shifts that would take

Indigo Girls Bring Contradictory Forces Into Harmony on 'Look Long'

Indigo Girls Bring Contradictory Forces Into Harmony on 'Look Long'

Thirty-five years after they started performing together as Indigo Girls in their home state of Georgia, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are finding the power of singing together to be more driving than ever. The duo’s voices, and the unity and ease between them, are the driving force behind

Gill Landry’s 'Skeleton at the Banquet' Tells a Dark, Conflicted Story

Gill Landry’s 'Skeleton at the Banquet' Tells a Dark, Conflicted Story

Gill Landry wrote his newest batch of songs, Skeleton at the Banquet, while spending a summer in small-town Western France. In a press release, he says this vantage point gave him a better perspective on the subject matter for his album, which is “a series of reflections and thoughts on

Madison Cunningham’s 'Who Are You Now' Braids Heart With Technical Prowess

Madison Cunningham’s 'Who Are You Now' Braids Heart With Technical Prowess

Angular rhythms and intricate guitar work abound in Madison Cunningham’s new album, Who Are You Now — but that doesn’t mean the project is an overly erudite listen. On the contrary, many of its melodies are earworms, the kind that sneak up on you while you’re busy focusing