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ALBUM REVIEW: Southern Avenue Cooks Up a Memphis Soul Stew on ‘Family’

ALBUM REVIEW: Southern Avenue Cooks Up a Memphis Soul Stew on ‘Family’

With voices soaring, beats pulsing, and spirits on fire, Southern Avenue’s thrilling Family could initially be mistaken for an old-fashioned gospel record. Between the irresistible grooves and unflagging positivity, it’s impossible not to feel reborn and uplifted after spending time with this dynamic quartet. Named after a street

ALBUM REVIEW: 'Believer' Finds NC Duo Blue Cactus Confident and Sure-Footed

ALBUM REVIEW: 'Believer' Finds NC Duo Blue Cactus Confident and Sure-Footed

ALBUM REVIEW: Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson's New LP Honors Past and Present

ALBUM REVIEW: Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson's New LP Honors Past and Present

ALBUM REVIEW: Julien Baker and Torres Offer Catchy Songs, Friendship, and Chemistry on 'Send a Prayer My Way'

ALBUM REVIEW: Julien Baker and Torres Offer Catchy Songs, Friendship, and Chemistry on 'Send a Prayer My Way'

ALBUM REVIEW: Avery Friedman's Debut Is A Bold, Instinctual 'New Thing'

ALBUM REVIEW: Avery Friedman's Debut Is A Bold, Instinctual 'New Thing'

ALBUM REVIEW: Irma Thomas and Galactic Join Forces on the New Big Easy Classic ‘Audience With the Queen’

ALBUM REVIEW: Irma Thomas and Galactic Join Forces on the New Big Easy Classic ‘Audience With the Queen’

ALBUM REVIEW: Lily Seabird Fills 'Trash Mountain' with Cracks, Folk, Grit, and Grunge

ALBUM REVIEW: Lily Seabird Fills 'Trash Mountain' with Cracks, Folk, Grit, and Grunge