A video that begins and ends with a close up of a gravestone with the singer’s name on it might not sound like it would feature an upbeat, bouncy song–but [ … ]
Show Review: Allison Russell (Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, NC – 4/20/2024)
Community. Hope. Connection. When you see Allison Russell perform, you are called to your better angels. You are called to see the better angels in others. You are called to [ … ]
Dawn Landes: The Songs Hold Truth (podcast)
A chance encounter in a used book store has brought us a stunning new record from Dawn Landes. Years ago, she came upon The Liberated Woman’s Songbook, a 77-song collection [ … ]
Muddy Ruckus: It’s a Ride (Podcast)
Ryan Flaherty and Erika Stahl are the powerhouse duo out of Maine, Muddy Ruckus. Last year, they released Vacationland, which demonstrates just how expansively two people can make music. We [ … ]
Show Review: Hiss Golden Messenger (9/17/23 Haw River Ballroom)
Towards the end of their phenomenal set at Haw River Ballroom last Saturday, Hiss Golden Messenger frontman MC Taylor said, “You know, this is the first time many of these [ … ]
Chayim Newman: From the Ground Up (podcast)
Anyone who has talked to a musician, tour manager, guitar tech, front of house engineer, or the many other people who pile into a van or bus and hit [ … ]
Show Review: Josh Ritter, Amythyst Kiah (The Carolina Theatre May 16, 2023)
“I’m singing for the love of it, have mercy on the man who sings to be adored.” This line from Josh Ritter’s song, “Snow is Gone,” seems to sum up [ … ]
Larry & Joe: Honest Music (Podcast)
On March 24, the virtuosic duo Larry & Joe released their album Nuevo South Train in Durham, NC at The Fruit. Joe Troop, the guitar, fiddle, and banjo player from [ … ]
Video Premiere: “Cast Iron Kettle,” Joseph Terrell
Joseph Terrell (Mipso) recently announced his debut album, Good For Nothing Howl, on Sleepy Cat Records, set for release on May 5. We are thrilled to premiere the video for, [ … ]
Show Recap: Sierra Hull & Justin Moses – Down Home Concert Series (February 24, 2023 Raleigh, NC)
When Sierra Hull and Justin Moses took the stage last Friday night, they didn’t waste any time. After a brief hello to the crowd, Sierra said, “Well let’s get picking.” [ … ]