“In the Dark” marks a couple of changes of direction for Houston-based singer-songwriter Matt Harlan. He’s now part of a duo with his musical partner and wife Rachel Jones.
Category: New releases
Review: Craig Kinsey’s’ “The Nylon Sessions”
Craig Kinsey is an expressive singer who accompanies himself on a nylon-strung guitar (hence the title) and harmonica, plus one other player. The result is a worthy showcase for the thoughtful lyrics of the 11 originals and two covers – as well as for the skills of the supporting musicians.
Review: Tim Easton’s “American Fork”
Tim Easton has some advice for you: Stop wasting time. Put down your smartphones. Talk to each other.
New releases: Bobby Rush, Kiefer Sutherland
New releases from Bobby Rush, Kiefer Sutherland, Woodland West, Dear Country, Johnny Nicholas, Ron DiLego and John “Papa” Gros,
Review: Quirky, intense “Robert Ellis”
Thematic darkness aside, Robert Ellis is a fine artistic achievement. It’s quirky, intense and most likely exactly what Robert Ellis wanted it to be.
Re-issue: Petula Clark’s “Natural Love”
Natural Love, a new collection of songs recorded by Petula Clark captures an intriguing chapter of her career in the early ‘80s when she was signed to Scotti Brothers Records and was recording songs with a country flavor.
New Releases: The Coalmen, Chip Taylor
Coming August 19 is Pushed to the Side, the fifth album from the Nashville-based Coalmen.
Review: Megan Palmer’s “What She’s Got to Give”
What She’s Got to Give marks a real step forward for East Nashville-based singer-songwriter Megan Palmer.
New releases: Sarah Jarosz, Beat Root Revival
New releases from Sarah Jarosz, Beat Root Revival, Michael McDermott, Pete Kronowitt, Chet O’Keefe, Redleg Husky
Review: “Dreamer” celebrates Kent Finlay
James Kent Finlay was the owner of Cheatham Street Warehouse, a small music venue in San Marcos, Texas, that helped launch the careers of many Texas musicians – including, among others, George Strait, Todd Snider, Slaid Cleaves and James McMurtry.
New releases: Tommy Womack, Michael Fracasso
One of the smartest, and simultaneously sweet and subversive songwriters in Nashville, Tommy Womack has recovered from a life-threatening 2015 car crash and released Namaste, an album with a front cover that conveys his gratitude for recovery.
Bill Lloyd: “Lloydering” through pop history
Bill Lloyd’s new album Lloydering is an entertaining walk through pop music history, featuring covers of lesser known songs by great bands and artists.
Review: Hayes Carll’s “Lovers and Leavers”
On Lovers and Leavers, Hayes Carll turns inward, focusing on such themes as love, loss and struggle.
New releases: Darrell Scott, Cyndi Lauper, Honeycutters
New albums from Darell Scott, Cyndi Lauper, Honeycutters, David Newbould, Jeremy Nail
Review: Caleb Caudle’s “Carolina Ghost”
Caleb Caudle’s “Carolina Ghost” is a good effort that would have benefited from a little more grit.
New releases: Charlie Faye, Hartford and Forrester
Charlie Faye teams up with Betty Soo and Akina Adderley to form a girl group on her new album “Charlie Faye and the Fayettes.”
Review: Parker Millsap’s “The Very Last Day”
Parker Millsap’s The Very Last Day is going to be on a lot of people’s Top 10 lists come December.
Review: Jason Wilber’s “Echoes”
Jason Wilber’s “Echoes” finds him performing songs by other writers. He’s covering a lot of ground here – Leon Russell’s “A Song for You,” the Rolling Stones’ “As Tears Go By,” Pink Floyd’s “Echoes,” Joni Mitchell’s “Edith and the Kingpin,” David Bowie’s “Oh You Pretty Things” and Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed.”
New releases: Paul Burch on the life of Jimmie Rodgers
The new Paul Burch album is an extraordinarily ambitious project, the “imagined autobiography” of the legendary Jimmie Rodgers.
Interview: Shawn Camp, World Famous Headliners
Interview with Shawn Camp about the World Famous Headliners’ new album and his colorful bandmates Al Anderson, Pat McLaughlin, Michael Rhodes and Greg Morrow.