Robert GowtyWhat Is Music For?Recorded music has changed our relationship with music.Jul 2016Jul 2016
Robert GowtyIs This The Album I’ve Been Looking For?Going in search of my own culture.May 2423May 2423
G.P. GottliebLucy Kaplansky at S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston, IllinoisAn Evening of Folk SongsMay 161May 161
Nick Eustis2020 Review: “Saint Cloud” by WaxahatcheeThe fifth album from the Alabama singer-songwriter, informed by her journey to sobriety, tells personal stories over breezy instrumentals.Mar 29Mar 29
Nick Eustis2020 Review: “Evermore” by Taylor SwiftThe second pandemic album from the pop icon of my generation contains some of her most richly detailed stories to date.Mar 2Mar 2
George FishmanThe Greatest Songs of the 1960’s that No One Has Ever HeardFrom One of David Bowie’s 25 Favorite LP’s — Haunting and Edgy Folk Rock from Tucker ZimmermanFeb 271Feb 271
Charles in San FranciscoA Brush With Magic (Concert Review)My friend Steve Goldberg introduced me to Yungchen Lhamo just a few months ago. In my ongoing search for new artists from other corners of…Feb 241Feb 241
Nick Eustis2020 Review: “Songs” & “Instrumentals” by Adrianne LenkerThe fourth and fifth solo LPs from the Big Thief frontwoman display her musicianship, writing ability, and depth of feeling in stunning…Jan 31Jan 31
Frank MastropoloThe Fireballs’ ‘Bottle of Wine’ Began as a Folk TuneIn this excerpt from 200 Greatest 60s Rock Songs, we look back on the folky roots of the Fireball’s “Bottle of Wine.”Dec 29, 2023Dec 29, 2023