ALBUM REVIEW: William Prince Builds Big Choruses on ‘Stand in the Joy’
William Prince is a descendant of preachers, and in his own way, he is carrying on that legacy in his music. With his singular velvet baritone, Prince envelops in his songs messages of forgiveness and acceptance, even amid inner turmoil and when the world feels like too brutal a place.
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘SEA/SONS,’ Abraham Alexander Brings Beauty Into Brokenness
When Abraham Alexander describes his songcraft as “dancing in the fire” or “finding beauty in brokenness,” he arrives at such intersections honestly.
Born to parents of Nigerian descent, Alexander and his brothers experienced significant racial tension as the only Black children at his school in Greece. Alexander’s family eventually
ALBUM REVIEW: Natalie Merchant Lays Out a Feast on ‘Keep Your Courage’
It’s been nearly a decade since Natalie Merchant has released an album of all-original material, but she’s been quite busy in that time span. She’s reconceptualized her back catalog for string quartet and acoustic arrangement as part of the Paradise Is There album and documentary looking back
THROUGH THE LENS: Days and Nights of Highlights at SXSW 2023
Longtime ND photographer Kirk Stauffer is a South by Southwest veteran. So much so that in preparation for making his yearly pilgrimage to Austin to catch the sprawling 10-day festival, he makes a spreadsheet containing the names, locations, and times of the events he wants to catch. That is before
BONUS TRACKS: Country Music Hall of Fame Additions, Ketch Secor on Gun Control, and More
The Country Music Hall of Fame announced its 2023 inductees this week, honoring two iconic women and a songwriter with a list of hits that spans several decades. Joining the hall in the Veteran Era Artist category is Tanya Tucker and, in the Modern Era Artist group, Patty Loveless. Bob
ALBUM REVIEW: Athens’ Chickasaw Mudd Puppies Wriggle Back to Life for 'Fall Line'
It sounds just like you'd expect from some good ol’ boys who named their band after a salamander. After a 30-year hiatus, the reunited and expanded version of Athens, Georgia's Chickasaw Mudd Puppies pumps out bluesy, Southern rocky swamp metal.
In the early 1990s, founders Brant