Tedo Stone Concocts Glammy Pop Earworms on ‘Same Old Kid’
Tedo Stone's Same Old Kid finds him crafting catchy indie pop that's nostalgic without losing a sense of the present.
Andrew Gilstrap
Andrew Gilstrap is a freelance writer living in South Carolina, where he's able to endure the few weeks each year that it's actually freezing (swearing a vow that if he ever moves, it'll be even farther south). Aging into a fine curmudgeon whose idea of heaven is 40 tree-covered acres away from the world, he increasingly wishes he were part of a pair of twins, just so he could try being the kinda evil one on for size. Musically, he's always scouring records for that one moment that makes him feel like he's never heard music before, but he long ago realized he needs to keep his copies of John Prine, Crowded House, the Replacements, Kate Bush, and Tom Waits within easy reach.
The 10 Best Americana Albums of 2007
If 2007 didn't invite any gripping controversies, it was certainly filled with competitive comparisons -- between young and old, past and present, and among splintered factions -- and both surprising hits and disappointing misses. All in all, a dynamic and at times resurgent year for the broad scope of Americana.
The Long Lost Tapes From the Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969 Are Here at Last
Third Man Records release the long-lost tapes from what Bonnie Raitt calls "the blues Woodstock".
Sailors & Ships – “Cave In” (premiere)
Sailors & Ships (Jeremy Wheatley) offers the gorgeous, intriguing indie folk single "Cave In" from his upcoming record.
Wanderwild Goes “Platinum” on New Single (premiere)
"Platinum's" crisp, punchy guitars and soaring, wide-ranging vocals bring to mind familiar Wanderwild touchstone bands like Interpol and the Strokes and act as an insistent and catchy calling card for their upcoming release.
Townes Van Zandt: ‘Music, Genius, and Rage’
Townes Van Zandt's longtime road manager and producer, Harold F. Eggers, Jr., looks back on road-life with the haunted songwriter. He has more stories than most.
The Pollies Broaden Out Their Southern Rock Sound on ‘Transmissions’
The Pollies' brand of forward-thinking Southern indie rock takes a leap forward on Transmissions.
Barrelhouse Blues Powers Rock and R&B As This New Compilation Shows
This new Rough Guide compilation shines a light on early practitioners of an immensely influential style of blues.
Escondido Mix Desert Vibes with Rock ‘n’ Roll on ‘Warning Bells’
Escondido's Warning Bells represents a successful step forward for a band who had their basic sound figured out from the start.
Drew Beskin Shares New Indie Pop with “Midnight Avenue Edge” (premiere)
Athens, Georgia pop scene veteran Drew Beskin continues exploring his appealing brand of catchy indie pop on "Midnight Avenue Edge".
‘Space Opera’: A Galactic-scale Eurovision-style Life or Death Singing Contest
In Catherynne M. Valente's Space Opera, the Meaning of Life has a beat and, depending on your alien physiology, you might be able to dance to it.
Squirrel Nut Zippers Return Convincingly with New Album ‘Beasts of Burgundy’
The first Squirrel Nut Zippers Zippers album in 18 years picks up right where the band left off.