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The legendary Johnny Marr is back with his latest solo LP this week! You don’t want to miss this one, Spoiler Alert: We loved it!

Album Review: Johnny Marr - ‘The Age of Everything’ Legendary musician and guitar pioneer Johnny Marr is back with his latest solo effort, The Age of Everything. It’s lead by the single “Spin”, which features Marr’s signature guitar work he made famous as being the musical mastermind behind The Smiths’ fame. The track features some great pe...

yasiin bey (formerly Mos Def) reissued his landmark ‘The Ecstatic’ last month! We are excited to feature it for the premiere of the return of Collector’s Corner! Thanks to yasiin bey, Grandstand Media, and Rhymesayer Entertainment for the hookup!

Collector’s Corner: yasiin bey (formerly Mos Def) - ‘The Ecstatic’ 2026 Reissue I’m so excited to kick off the return of one of my favorite features Collector’s Corner! In this series, we try to collaborate with artists to discuss seminal records in their discography! Sometimes these are special edition vinyls or deluxe reissues. I am honored to have the opportunity to coll...

Bandfam Colby T. Helms talks about the history of Appalachia, his latest ‘One for the Losers’, and more on this edition of Appalachian Voices!

Appalachian Voices: Fighting for the “Losers” with Colby T. Helms Don’t look now, but there’s a musical movement coming from the Appalachian Region. As a native of the Appalachian region in Ohio and an alumni of Ohio University and West Virginia University, it’s on me to share some of these voices! Today we have singer/songwriter Colby T. Helms! Helms is a n...

Powerhouse Blondshell is back with her latest LP, ‘Violins’ wherever you get music tomorrow! Get the scoop from us today!

Album Review: Blondshell - ‘Violins’ Violins is Blondshell’s latest output, and while the double entendre of the title mightremind you of a certain Pearl Jam lyric, the grunginess of the album’s tone will onlyreinforce that instinct. Don’t let that prevent you from embracing the absolutely uniquevoice that deftly carries the bala...

Leon Bridges is back with ‘Happiness Anytime’ everywhere this Friday! Check out our review!

Album Review: Leon Bridges - ‘Happiness Anytime’ Leon Bridges’ new album Happiness Anytime is out and lives up to its name, demonstratingemotional release through music as a hopeful and joyful endeavor. The entire record ispeppered with good vibes and groovy goodness that will make you want to dance wherever you are when you hear it.This is a re...

Brother Bird returns with her sophomore full-length release this Friday! It’s a record that simply put is exquisite in its lyricism and melodic choices. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Read our review today!

Album Review: Brother Bird - ‘The Lodge in Miller County’ Caroline Glaser, aka Brother Bird is back with her latest The Lodge in Miller County this Friday via Easy Does It Records! The record represents Glaser’s second LP and third release (she also released an EP titled Gardens). Glaser cites influences including Big Thief, Mazzy Star, and The Cranberri...

Guitar legend and activist Tom Morello is back with his latest effort ‘Everyone Gets Everything they Want’ this Friday! Check out our review today!

Album Review: Tom Morello - ‘Everyone Gets Everything They Want’ I recently heard some die-hard fans of Rage Against the Machine say that they felt Tom Morello was getting soft. Specifically, they were referring to his last few albums, where Morello teamed up with various artists to create music together. I've been a huge fan of Tom Morello's work since Rage, and...

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The amazing Julia Jacklin returns with her latest ‘The Gem’ this week! Check out our review!

Album Review: Julia Jacklin - ‘The Gem’ Australian singer/songwriter Julia Jacklin returns this week with her new record The Gem on one of our favorite labels, 4AD! The record was named after a pub she frequented when starting out in music and the location for some of her early live work. We’ve always had a soft spot for Jacklin, becaus...

Our next entry in our Appalachian Voices series features one of our favorites, Corduroy Brown! Check out what the master of the feel good hook and West Virginia native had to say!

Appalachian Voices: Doin’ Our Best with Corduroy Brown Don’t look now, but there’s a musical movement coming from the Appalachian Region (especially West Virginia). As a native of the Appalachian region in Ohio and an alumni of Ohio University and West Virginia University, it’s on me to share some of these voices! Today we have singer/songwriter C...