George Jackson Puts Fiddle and Banjo Pairing Through Its Paces on ‘Hair & Hide’
The fiddle and the banjo represent the most American of musical pairings, combining to form a uniquely American sound that’s been at the heart of old-time stringband music and, more widely, country music. The fiddle and banjo reflect the cultures that formed the country, becoming a sonic representation of
‘You Get It All’ Finds Hayes Carll at the Top of His Talents
Country music’s lyrical lanes have long been paved by clever turns of phrase and brilliant puns, lived-in details, and grounded narratives. At this juncture, nearly 20 years after Flowers & Liquor first established his listener base, Hayes Carll has become known for the same.
That’s not to say
A Final Blast of Summer From SUSTO's 'Time in the Sun'
With their latest album, Time in the Sun, SUSTO release their most pop-infused and rhythmically adventurous album to date. Replete with ebullient sounds, the project arrives at the onset of autumn, providing a reminder that lightheartedness and a sense of buoyancy, often associated with summer, are perennially accessible, regardless of
50 STATES OF FOLK: All Roads in Jazz Lead Back to Louisiana’s Congo Square
This series was established with the goal of revealing the hidden histories of American music. But I doubt you’ll be surprised to learn that the heart of jazz is largely in New Orleans.
However, you may be surprised to learn just how specific that birthplace is. Jazz was not
Emily Scott Robinson Finds Her Creative Edge on ‘American Siren’
Emily Scott Robinson recorded her new album in a church and filled its songs with religious imagery, but American Siren is a far cry from a gospel record.
There’s “If Trouble Comes a-Lookin,” in which a priest has a one-night stand in Little Rock and ends up bumming around
CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Bandcamp Offers Artists and Fans Options for Pre-Orders
While the majority of crowdfunding campaigns you see on sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are true funding campaigns, there are also a significant minority that are more like pre-orders with perks. It's true that crowdfunding fees aren't cheap, but they're often cheaper and easier