ALBUM REVIEW: Personal and Political Build Up Jolie Holland’s ‘Haunted Mountain’
Jolie Holland has a singular and fascinating autobiography, having been raised in a cult and finding herself homeless for five years after escaping. In the 20 years since her 2003 debut, Catalpa, she has forged a sound as singular and interesting as she is.
Her best songs, which are abundant
BONUS TRACKS: Documentary Goes Deep Inside a Band Breakup
It’s never easy when a band decides to break up — not for fans, and not for the band members themselves. But you rarely get a view into that decision and its aftermath that goes any deeper than a press release or social media statement. A new documentary titled We’
ALBUM REVIEW: Hello June Takes a Hard Look Back and Forward on ‘Artifacts’
Lots of artists emerged from lockdown with a newfound sense of purpose, perhaps a new level of introspection or with a new style or instrument. This is important, but, if we’re being honest with ourselves, we’re all a little worse for wear. Hello June’s new album, Artifacts,
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Nite Swim,’ Lily & Madeleine Dive Into Darkness
Sisters Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz know how to make an entrance. Their stunning fifth album, Nite Swim, starts gently, the languid piano and violin promising a soothing interlude, but the mellow vibe is promptly shattered by the opening lyric: “I don’t know why you hate me.” And it’s
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Sideshow,’ EmiSunshine Steps Fully Into the Ring
In the title track for her latest album, Sideshow, EmiSunshine claims to be “too strange for the big tent,” opting instead to be “queen of the sideshow.” But the songs on this project may suggest that the 19-year-old singer with a 10-year music career may be ready
ALBUM REVIEW: Jason Hawk Harris Negotiates Grief on ‘Thin Places’
One of the many up-and-coming artists who saw their momentum dashed by the pandemic, singer-songwriter Jason Hawk Harris’ 2019 debut Love & The Dark quickly began garnering him some heady critical acclaim and word-of-mouth buzz despite the pandemic (ND review). A twangy, immediately entrancing Texas