“This album is from the perspective of a character called The Alchemist, a genderless being searching for balance in themselves through searching the natural world. It explores the natural elements of earth, wind, fire, and water and seeks balance, redemption, and purpose through the darkness and wreckage of our world.” – Eli Oberman
With seven albums and umpteen live collaborations under her belt, Sarah Peacock has become a force of the Nashville scene. She’s shared the stage with the likes of Melissa Etheridge, Brandi Carlile, Ann Wilson, and many more during her career. READ MORE…
North Carolina has a great music scene with many heavy, and diverse bands from across that great state. Today we have Minor Stars who are prepping their new album, Through Pinholes in the Sky, out later this week. READ MORE….
Rhetorical flourishes in press releases are usually my mortal enemies, but “stadium rock for introverts” is such a perfect way to describe the versatile Chapel Hill psych-rock trio Minor Stars, which will release its long-delayed (nine years!) second album, Through Pinholes in the Sky, on October 25. READ MORE…
Guaranteed Broken Heart marks Karen Pittelman’s most singular album yet, with herself squarely at the helm. The result is a sophisticated album of classic crooning and instrumentation with a backbone of steel.
I had the opportunity to ask Karen a few questions about it.
My singular discovery at this year’s AmericanaFest was queer country trailblazers Karen & the Sorrows. When I got back home their new album waiting atop a big stack of mail. I took this as a sign. I was entranced by their set at the Crying Wolf, and while this may be their third album, I am making up for lost time and reliving that experience with this album full of catchy, danceable tunes with fabulous hooks.