I've been grounded by a gnarly cold into a lo-fi folk funk these past few days. Among such tunes I've found to console the high-pressure system inside my head, is Iron & Wine's Love Vigilantes, (which I…
AlexJanuary 4, 2018
"These Days" is an example of the beautiful contrast which every artist tries to render through their work. It's at the same time simple but profound, peaceful yet haunted. In a first listen, the song appears to…
AlexMarch 14, 2017
I ain't looking for that easy way out this whole life has been about try and try and try and try and try and try to be simple again Jason Molina & Magnolia Electric Company
AlexNovember 1, 2016
Ears are still ringing and mind is still foggy from last night's Kurt Vile show at the Urban Lounge. School night, or not, it was totally worth it.
AlexAugust 18, 2016
Willie has some wisdom about that. He says, “Do what you want to do. In case somebody likes it, then you have to go do it again.” In other words, Sturgill’s doing what he wants to do.…
AlexMarch 22, 2016
Sam Cooke's A Change is Going to Come remains one of the most powerful songs of all time. For myself, it's near impossible to hear without goosebumps. Those opening vocals...
AlexJanuary 18, 2016
I've been hooked on Aziz Ansari's original series Master of None. It's excellent for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the show's fresh take on the opening title sequence. Episode 4 titled "Indians…
AlexNovember 13, 2015
I've had Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's, Beware in my collection for a while now, however until last night I had yet to give it a proper listen. While listening, I started reading various interviews with Oldham and the…
AlexFebruary 4, 2015