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Jake Xerxes Fussell Brings Fresh Spirit to Traditional Songs

Jake Xerxes Fussell Brings Fresh Spirit to Traditional Songs

It's always fulfilling to hear something new in a song that's been recorded time and time again. That's what brings many of us to traditional music. In Jake Xerxes Fussell's take on "Jubilee," it's the ease with which
Corbie Hill 06 Jun 2019
Mt. Joy Makes Party Music, But Is It a Party You'd Enjoy?

Mt. Joy Makes Party Music, But Is It a Party You'd Enjoy?

My college girlfriend and I had widely divergent tastes in music. She really liked gentle, upbeat folk-rock. I, at the time, was hooked on the cheesiest nu-metal 2001 had to offer. Jesus Christ, it wasn't even good metal – everyone sang like they were throwing up, while half the
Corbie Hill 06 Mar 2018
Marc Ribot on Resistance and its Songs

Marc Ribot on Resistance and its Songs

Marc Ribot has been an activist for years. For 2018, though, he's doing something new. He's been a "rank and file" activist with his union, as he puts it. He's attended Occupy rallies. He's never been much for established party
Corbie Hill 13 Feb 2018
Covers that Reach High but Fall Short

Covers that Reach High but Fall Short

There are some bands and musicians that simply cannot be covered. Sure, I try to keep myself open to exceptions here, but more often than not something integral is lost in translation. Songs by Sigur Rós, the Beastie Boys, St. Vincent, and Tom Waits come to mind, and entropy waits
Corbie Hill 08 Dec 2017

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