
Desert Folklorist Israel Nash Gets ‘Lifted’ With Hippie Spiritual Sounds (INTERVIEW)
Israel Nash is feeling lifted these days. At home outside Austin, Texas, he and his family are perched way up on an expansive property. One look at the view of
Israel Nash is feeling lifted these days. At home outside Austin, Texas, he and his family are perched way up on an expansive property. One look at the view of
It’s easy to look at the lineups for festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella and Austin City Limits and be disappointed by the sameness, not to mention the corporate presence. And while
The scene was set for a perfect night. Crowds soaked up the sun and the fragrant air that comes with a hot summer night in Oregon, while nearby elephants and
What does it mean to be a truth teller in a time when lies are pervasive? For damn near three decades, Austin-based Americana songwriter James McMurtry has been a master
There was a time not long ago when banjo-wielding, suspender-wearing hipsters ushered in a wave of neo-folk. With just a hint of bluegrass and Americana, these acts reigned over festival
[rating=10.00] There was a time in America where you could sip on a deathly sweet and strong tropical cocktail and not have to remind yourself that Donald Trump was president.
In Suds & Sounds we turn the spotlight on breweries, focusing on the role of music in that brewery’s history, packaging, tastes, and in its city or town as a whole. The idea
New Jersey band Yo La Tengo have maintained a cult following for well over two decades with their mellow and dreamy rock. Interestingly, in recent years the band has gotten
It would be easy for David Byrne to rest on his laurels and dabble in music here and there. His Talking Heads catalogue alone is enough to keep fans happy
Fresh off their latest release, the critically acclaimed Whatever It Takes on Dap-Tone Records, vintage soul favorites The James Hunter Six made their way through Portland, Oregon on May 26 for