Chris Smither Seeks the Essential with “All About the Bones” (premiere)
“All About the Bones” is peak Chris Smither, a song that seems at once both a revelation and not unlike the return of a long-awaited friend.
Jedd Beaudoin
Jedd Beaudoin is host of the eclectic syndicated music show Strange Currency and frequent arts reporter for Wichita Public Radio. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wichita State University, where he is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries.
Pylon Reenactment Society Embrace Past, Future with “Heaven (In Your Eyes)” (premiere)
Pylon Reenactment Society’s new song reminds listeners of Pylon’s forward-thinking sound and their ability to report on the zeitgeist.
Corb Lund Mixes Country and MMA in “Out on a Win” (premiere)
“Out on a Win”, the new single from Corb Lund’s upcoming LP, El Viejo, releasing in February 2024, is classic Lund: Meticulous, thoughtful, and genuine.
Bluesman Lazy Lester Performs “Nothing But the Devil” (premiere)
Recorded live in performance for NPR in 1998, “Nothing But the Devil” ably captures the spirit and soul of Louisiana bluesman Lazy Lester.
Nils Lofgren Is Still Grinning on ‘Mountains’
Nils Lofgren never fails to deliver albums filled with glorious guitar playing, heartfelt songs, and a soulful look at the human condition.
March to Infamy: An Interview with Pelican’s Trevor Shelley de Brauw
Conceived on acoustic guitars in Chicago apartments, Pelican’s breakthrough second LP gets reissued, with Trevor Shelley de Brauw spinning many yarns about its creation.
Old Crow Medicine Show Go Full Tilt on ‘Live at Third Man’
Old Crow Medicine Show’s latest live album, Live at Third Man, is culled from a 2022 performance at Third Man Records in Nashville, and it’s a lively gig.
This Rich, Weird Life: An Interview with M. Ward
M. Ward discusses the writing and recording of Supernatural Thing as well as his love of radio and how songwriting elevates his spirits.
Dom Flemons’ Slow Dance with the History and Future of Song
The great “songster” Dom Flemons has pandemic stories to tell, but also shares his new album’s inspirations, including a love of Bob Dylan and Black cowboy narratives.
For Art’s Sake: An Interview with Rodney Crowell
Rodney Crowell discusses his friendship with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, his continued passion for writing, and the importance that risk has played in his career.
Working on Not Feeling Alone: An Interview With Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter is a revealing conversationalist, holding little back about the emotional inspirations for his new album and his intellectual curiosities.
The Sounds of the Fathers: An Interview With Codeine’s Chris Brokaw
Recording a series of guitar improvizations at a decommissioned Norwegian power plant is a tall order for any musician. For Chris Brokaw, it just makes sense.