Watchhouse Preserves Its Core While Embracing New Name and New Outlook
What’s even in a name, anyways?
For a decade, Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin recorded and performed under the name Mandolin Orange. Under that moniker, the duo cultivated a successful career in the folk circuit for themselves and their very pretty songs about life and its hardships.
But times
THROUGH THE LENS: Sierra Ferrell and Other Outstanding August Roots Music Releases
I always get excited when I get the opportunity to share with ND readers new albums that I find enticing. This theme for this week's column could be third time’s the charm, as three artists — Sierra Ferrell, Maggie Rose, and Southern Avenue — are releasing third albums this
Leah Blevins Lays Bare Personal History on Debut ‘First Time Feeling’
You haven’t heard a voice like Leah Blevins’. The Kentucky native’s debut, First Time Feeling, plants itself at the crossroads of gospel and country, a product of Blevins’ Appalachian, church-singing upbringing and her Nashville coming-of-age. With all the scars to prove it, Blevins sings her own personal history
Family Forms the Foundation on Paul Thorn’s ‘Never Too Late to Call’
A lot of people are fighting for domination under Paul Thorn’s skin. Randy Newman and John Hiatt are the main combatants, battling for walk-around vocal control. Delbert McClinton’s in the ring as well slinging his twang around to help Thorn deliver his knockout punches.
The boxing thing is
Son Volt Takes the Long Road Home on 'Electro Melodier'
Ten albums into their 27-year career, Son Volt seem to know exactly who they are. While some bands may dive into experimental sounds or new recording processes over time, the Jay Farrar-fronted alt-country legends have always stayed true to their roots. Even on 2013's Honky Tonk — a departure
Charlie Parr Gets Into His Head and Ours on ‘Last of the Better Days Ahead’
We have all been thrown for a loop, left with far too much time to recollect and think about our mistakes and ruminate on what the future has in store. Charlie Parr is writing songs about it, and damn good ones. Last of the Better Days Ahead is a stripped-down