TORRES – “Hug From A Dinosaur” – Thirstier TORRES has come out with an absolutely tremendous album. Where her last albums were quiet and intense, Thirstier is more of a rocker, like her live performances. The guitars take a front … Continue Reading
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Dark Sadness: Angel Olsen – “All Mirrors”
Angel Olsen “All Mirrors” All Mirrors The new single from Angel Olsen’s highly anticipated album has dropped, and it is probably the best song of a year of really good music. The woman I considered single handedly started the “Sad … Continue Reading
Honest Beauty: Phoebe Bridgers – “Would You Rather”
Phoebe Bridgers “Would You Rather” Stranger In The Alps There is something so honest, so refreshing about Phoebe Bridgers. Her voice is plaintive and direct, and her writing is so different. She can be any character that she wants to … Continue Reading
Album Of The Year: TORRES – “Helen In The Woods”
TORRES “Helen In The Woods” Three Futures Here it is, all. The best (so far) single from the best album of the year from one of the most dynamic, personable, honest performers ever. Yes, Mackenzie Scott, better known as TORRES, … Continue Reading
Natural and Intimate: Shannon Lay – “The Moons Detriment”
Shannon Lay “The Moons Detriment” Living Water Shannon Lay is so intimate. Honestly, it sounds like you are in a valley, with a waterfall, on a picnic, and Shannon Lay is sitting next to you playing guitar for you while you … Continue Reading
Romanticism: TORRES – “Three Futures”
TORRES “Three Futures” Three Futures TORRES is amazing. “Three Futures” is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard. She is so good at delivering powerful songs, powerful images, and she is never afraid of expressing herself. Someone said she … Continue Reading
David Lynch Style: TORRES – “Skim”
TORRES “Skim” TORRES has a new video out, and it’s fantastic. TORRES is one of the most exciting and controversial musician out there. She is one of the greatest songwriters and guitarists out there. Check out the riffs on her … Continue Reading
Pride On Your Sleeve: Palehound – “If You Met Her”
Palehound “If You Met Her” A Place I’ll Always Go Palehound is back with a great song and album. I love this band, led by Ellen Kempner, with drummer Jesse Weiss (Spook The Herd), and new bassist Larz Brogan. This … Continue Reading
Beauty Incarnate: Kacey Johansing – “Bow And Arrow”
Kacey Johansing “Bow And Arrow” The Hiding Kacey Johansing has this tremendous style and voice and lyric writing. Johansing was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and raised in the mountain towns of Colorado. After leaving Berklee College of Music in Boston, … Continue Reading
Acoustic Beauty: Georgia June – “Bunch of Oxymorons”
Georgia June “Bunch Of Oxymorons” Coming from Sydney, Australia, here comes Georgia June. Her first single, “Bunch of Oxymorons”, is just her and her acoustic guitar. As she sings, “We can fly on the ground”. I love her voice; there … Continue Reading
Heart On Her Sleeve: Hand Habits – “Glass Flowers”
Hand Habits “Flower Glasses” Wildly Idle (Humble Before The Void) Hand Habits is Meg Duffy, a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Upstate New York. She has that beautiful voice that is just crying out for us to share with her. Her … Continue Reading
Beautiful Despair: Cameron A G – “Walk Your Line”
Cameron A G “Walk Your Line” Homeward Bound Cameron A G has the voice of an angel. He hits heights and beautifully at that, while the guitars lift him up on their stringed wings. Cameron AG is an Oxford, UK … Continue Reading
Sad Beauty: Angel Olsen – “Shut Up Kiss Me”
Angel Olsen “Shut Up Kiss Me” My Woman Angel Olsen has a new album set to drop in September. The first single, “Shut Up Kiss Me”, is just a tremendous song. I love Olsen. She is one of those people … Continue Reading
Making Magic Live: TORRES – Live At Club Cafe, Pittsburgh, 1/18/2016
TORRES Live at Club Pittsburgh, PA 01/18/2016 First off, the top picture and the video clip are NOT from the live show, but they might as well be. TORRES is the best band I have seen live for a long … Continue Reading
SEE: TORRES – “Strange Hellos”
TORRES “Strange Hellos” Spinter Why has no one discovered this woman before? TORRES, aka Mackenzie Scott, has been playing professionally since 2012. Originally from Macon, GA, she now resides in Nashville, TN, where she pumps out her wild brand of … Continue Reading