THE READING ROOM: Jeff Apter on 'Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly'
“Well, it’s one for the money, two for the show/three to get ready, now go, cat, go.” That’s just what Australian music writer Jeff Apter (Don’t Dream It’s Over), does in his affectionate, straight-ahead biography Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly (Citadel/Kensington, November
ALBUM REVIEW: Pure Prairie League is 'Back on Track'
Pure Prairie League came Bustin’ Out in 1970 with hit love song “Amie,” and riding the country rock highway with songs like “Early Morning Riser,” “Two Lane Highway,” “Kentucky Moonshine,” and “I’ll Change Your Flat Tire, Merle.” Over the last 50 years, new members have shuffled in and out
ALBUM REVIEW: Kiely Connell Befriends Herself on 'My Own Company'
EDITOR'S NOTE: Kiely Connell's My Own Company was released on July 19th on Thirty Tigers. We're reviewing it now as part of a year-end round up of some of the best albums we missed along the way this year.
Reconciling the richness of
ALBUM REVIEW: New Laura Nyro Box Set is Her Most Complete Yet
Singer-songwriter Laura Nyro, beloved for her introspective lyrics and rich vocals, left us far too early when she died at 49, following a struggle with ovarian cancer. Now, a 19-CD limited edition boxed set, Hear My Song, honors Nyro’s musical legacy and traces her evolution as an
No Depression Sessions at AMERICANAFEST 2024: Jana Mila
Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Jana Mila joined us at Jaan's House for her No Depression Session at AMERICANAFEST '24, to share three songs from her debut album, Chameleon.
Please enjoy this performance, and stay tuned for more No Depression x AMERICANAFEST '24 sessions in the pipeline.
THROUGH THE LENS: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - The Woodland Tour
One does not merely attend a performance by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Rather, it's akin to a seance, which draws you in and you become privy to a creative dialogue that seems to transcend time and space. The evening, once over, never really ends. It’s as