North Mississippi Allstars Solidify Their Own Pedigree On ‘Prayer for Peace’ (
[rating=8.00] For his follow-up to 2013’s impressive debut album, Dream, Ayron Jones turned to legends of the local Seattle scene. Mixed by Jack Endino (Soundgarden, Nirvana) and produced by Barrett
[rating=8.00] With her new album Memphis, Amy Black has made an abrupt turn from the backwoods of the heartland towards the namesake city after which this record is titled. It’s
In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Hustle Up Starlings, the new album from Matthew Ryan, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
There’s no small risk involved in tampering with a classic, and the Beatles in particular. The Love spectacular by Cirque de Soleil aside, any attempt to enhance the Fabs’ original intents
[rating=8.00] The title of Jaco Pastorius’ live recording. Truth, Liberty & Soul might well serve as a most accurate encapsulation of the late bassist/composer’s approach to music. As a visionary in its
[rating=9.00] As the son of once notorious bad boy Steve Earle, it was only natural that the younger Justin Townes Earle would follow in dad’s sometimes shaky footsteps. Sadly, his
[rating=9.00] Summer brings family vacations and big action-packed Hollywood blockbusters. This summer is poised to heat up early with the blazing new scorcher from Danzig, Black Laden Crown. It’s been
[rating=7.00] It is fitting that power roots duo The Mastersons called their latest record Transient Lullaby, as its songs seem to find them in a state of in between, of
In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Process, the new album from British modern R&B artist Sampha, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
