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On David Olney and Anana Kaye's ‘Whispers and Sighs,’ Optimism Finds a Quiet Way In

On David Olney and Anana Kaye's ‘Whispers and Sighs,’ Optimism Finds a Quiet Way In

Hours before David Olney passed away onstage in January 2020, he listened for the first time to the final mix of Whispers and Sighs, his forthcoming album with emerging artist Anana Kaye. His response? “Fuck, yeah! This is good!” That night, he would take the stage, stop midsong, say, “I’

Israel Nash Weaves Introspection with Wider World on ‘Topaz’

Israel Nash Weaves Introspection with Wider World on ‘Topaz’

Jason Ringenberg Rocks Again on ‘Rhinestoned’

Jason Ringenberg Rocks Again on ‘Rhinestoned’

Judith Hill Brings Influences from Multiple Places to Her ‘Hollywood’

Judith Hill Brings Influences from Multiple Places to Her ‘Hollywood’

Chris Pierce Issues Powerful Statement about ‘American Silence’

Chris Pierce Issues Powerful Statement about ‘American Silence’

‘Bob Dylan 1970’ Shines New Light on Overlooked Sessions

‘Bob Dylan 1970’ Shines New Light on Overlooked Sessions

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians Play with Words and Scenes on ‘Hunter and the Dog Star’

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians Play with Words and Scenes on ‘Hunter and the Dog Star’