[rating=9.00] Rayland Baxter’s sound has certainly evolved on his new record Imaginary Man, the fantastic follow-up to 2012’s strong debut feathers & fishHooks. He’s mostly a classic folk artist that
[rating=9.00] When the first single off Ashley Monroe’s new record The Blade emerged earlier this year, it seemed that she was, perhaps, en route to a flashier, more mainstream career.
[rating=9.00] If you can make it through a listen of the new record from Tame Impala without melting into an all-consuming groove and dancing your ass off, you have no
It takes stamina to get through day three of Newport Folk Festival. Typically it’s the most relaxed day of the weekend, no matter the lineup. The need to rush between
The Fort Stage acted as the setting for countless standout moments on day two of Newport Folk Festival. Playing host to Jason Isbell, The Decemberists and Sufjan Stevens, the performances
Day one Newport Folk Fest attendees could not have predicted all of the surprises in store as they made their way by car, bus, bicycle and foot across the harbor
As another Newport Folk Festival looms this weekend, the three-day lineup leaves many attendees thrilled and excited, but always a handful scratching their heads. What exactly constitutes “folk music” and
[rating=9.00] There are few songwriters who so deftly capture the authentic American spirit like Jason Isbell. His 2013 tour de force record Southeastern was like a rebirth for him, as
Photos by Emilie Holland. On the morning of the final day of Solid Sound, festival-goers awoke to blustery winds and cold rain, but packed their cars and soldiered on to Mass
Photo by Twitter user @Doukhobor666 Before Mother Nature had her way with the festival-goers of Solid Sound on Saturday, it was a busy day, beginning with Ryley Walker’s dark, brooding, soulful
