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Mandolin Orange’s Andrew Marlin Turns Inward for Pair of Instrumental Explorations

Mandolin Orange’s Andrew Marlin Turns Inward for Pair of Instrumental Explorations

Credit Andrew Marlin for investing his time meaningfully over the last year. Like the rest of us, Marlin and his bandmates in Mandolin Orange were forced to shelve numerous live dates and whatever other musical activities they had planned in 2020 due to a global pandemic. As the world turned

Giant Box Set Commemorates John Mayall’s Beginnings

Giant Box Set Commemorates John Mayall’s Beginnings

Shovels & Rope Create a Children's Album for Everyone with 'Busted Jukebox, Volume 3'

Shovels & Rope Create a Children's Album for Everyone with 'Busted Jukebox, Volume 3'

Curtis McMurtry Digs into the Darkness on ‘Toothless Messiah’

Curtis McMurtry Digs into the Darkness on ‘Toothless Messiah’

Yasmin Williams’ Fingerstyle Guitar Cuts Through Current Climate on ‘Urban Driftwood’

Yasmin Williams’ Fingerstyle Guitar Cuts Through Current Climate on ‘Urban Driftwood’

Compassion Guides Ani DiFranco’s Fight on ‘Revolutionary Love’

Compassion Guides Ani DiFranco’s Fight on ‘Revolutionary Love’

Matthew Sweet and His Guitar Take the Reins on ‘Catspaw’

Matthew Sweet and His Guitar Take the Reins on ‘Catspaw’