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ALBUM REVIEW: Ray LaMontagne Sounds Content in His Journey to ‘Long Way Home’
When Ray LaMontagne debuted two decades ago, his weathered tenor sounded otherworldly. Its power seemed unlikely from such a shy, subdued performer. Now entrenched in middle age, the New England singer-songwriter’s instrument is no less sonorous or wondrous. He has just grown into it. LaMontagne sounds more comfortable, and
THROUGH THE LENS: Quiet Moments Shine at Nelsonville Music Festival 2024
It was a hot three days at this year’s Nelsonville Music Festival (July 25-28). But with plenty of free water and lots of shade trees and hospitality tents, there were many ways to escape the glaring afternoon sun.
This was the fest’s third year at its new home
FRESH TRACK: Connor Daly – 'Ain't Got a Cape'
It takes no more than a single listen to Connor Daly’s stirring new album, Colors Fade, to prove the point. Comprised of 12 original songs, it easily qualifies as one of the most impressive debuts of the year.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Feel Right at Home on 'Wanderers Like Me’
Without a doubt, the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have a sense of who they are. While recording their new album, Wanderers Like Me, they aimed for “something more ‘us’ than ever before,” the band declared in their album announcement. To do that, they worked with an outside producer for the first
‘Still Fighting’: Shelby Lynne Marks Her Return to Nashville With Powerfully Honest New Album
Don’t call it a comeback, but in a way, it is one.
Not to the music business, though. Shelby Lynne never left it. She’s been plugging away as a journeywoman singer and songwriter for decades. But about two years ago, she made the same kind of change that
BONUS TRACKS: A Gold-Medal Idea for Arts in the Olympics
I always learn something new when I watch the Olympics. For five minutes, perhaps, I become a little bit of an expert on shot put, and suddenly I know the names of swimmers from countries I’ve never visited. But I learned something new about the Olympics themselves from Pharrell