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ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Who Wants to Talk About Love?' Jade Bird Does

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Who Wants to Talk About Love?' Jade Bird Does

With her first two albums, Jade Bird demonstrated an affinity for country, folk-rock, and pop templates. On her latest, Who Wants to Talk About Love?, she again explores genre intersections and overlaps. While the integrations she reaches for don’t always come to fruition, the project does highlight her evolving

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘In the West,’ The Horsenecks Make the Old New Again

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘In the West,’ The Horsenecks Make the Old New Again

With In the West, Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern, a.k.a. The Horsenecks, release another set of moving songs with dynamic instrumentals. As with previous albums, including their 2015 self-titled debut, the duo mine country, folk, and bluegrass playbooks, continuing to hone a brand of revamped traditionalism. The project

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Memphis Medicine' Gary Hector Shares Catchy Tunes and Positive Vibes

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Memphis Medicine' Gary Hector Shares Catchy Tunes and Positive Vibes

During this challenging period when we can all use an occasional pick-me-up, 'Memphis Medicine' arrives like a sweet dose of positive vibes

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Rituals’ Watchhouse Revel in Buoyant Sounds, and Encouraging Message

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Rituals’ Watchhouse Revel in Buoyant Sounds, and Encouraging Message

Building on previous work, Watchhouse—formerly Mandolin Orange—offer their eighth album, Rituals. While Andrew Marlin assumes the majority of lead-vocal duties, Emily Frantz’s supporting parts are integral, giving the tracks depth and range. Additionally, the couple make use of assorted instruments, including bouzouki, harmonium, pump organ, and fiddle.