Perfection or personality? When it comes to music there's only one option for Odetta Hartman, the ballet of chance will always win out over metronomic precision. For her, the joy of music is… Read More

FIVE SONGS THAT MEAN SOMETHINGJOHN PRINEJESUS THE MISSING YEARSOur first song of today is a great forgotten John Prine song called Jesus, The Missing Years.  The song speculates up… Read More

Dave Mason's first solo album was one of several recordings to come out of the Leon Russell/Delaney & Bonnie axis in 1970. (Other notables included Eric Clapton's solo debut and Joe Cock… Read More

The band has every type of cock-up pretty much covered, but then things go from bad to worse The band I’m in is playing over the weekend: Birmingham, Gateshead, Kendall. They are all v… Read More

Sierra Ferrell and Steep Canyon Rangers will spearhead the annual International Bluegrass Music Association’s IBMA Bluegrass Live! festiavl powered by PNC when it returns to downto… Read More

Jackson Browne was a rising singer-songwriter in 1972 when he penned one of the most memorable lines in American music history. “Well I’m standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona… Read More

If you’re a millennial or Gen Xer who was called an “old soul” as a kid, odds are you gravitated toward Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and Toad” books during your e… Read More

In the middle of her ongoing tour, we caught up with Molly Tuttle and the members of Golden Highway to celebrate her selection as July’s Artist of the Month and to go behind the scenes… Read More

Paul McCartney revealed the “embarrassing” on-stage moment that derailed his future as The Beatles’ lead guitarist. During a new episode of his “McCartney: A Life in… Read More

Contemporary Irish music is an electrifying tapestry of sound that is constantly being woven by an array of talented bands and artists. These musicians skilfully blend traditional Irish elem… Read More

From Vice President Kamala Harris to Michelle Obama, everyone has something to say about Cowboy Carter. Since its March 29 release, Beyoncé’s eighth solo studio album has do… Read More

Irish storytelling through song is a profound expression of a tradition that captures the essence of Ireland’s cultural identity. It’s a practice that has been honed and passed d… Read More

By Jon Bream, Star Tribune Beyoncé, “Act II: Cowboy Carter” (Parkwood/Columbia) “This ain’t a country album,” the Grammy-grabbing megastar warned on soci… Read More

As if the music scene hadn’t seen enough of twists and turns—from vinyl to cassettes, CDs to streaming—now it’s witnessing a spectacle sure to make your cowboy boots… Read More

Our shared musical heritage is a tapestry of interwoven threads, with Irish traditional melodies playing a crucial role in the evolution of American folk music. The Irish influence on Americ… Read More

Ahead of her highly anticipated country album, pop star Beyoncé Knowles-Carter hinted she „did not feel welcomed” in the genre years ago. In an Instagram post on Monday co… Read More

1979 marked a pivotal turning point for the United Kingdom, defined by economic strife and political sea changes. As the tumultuous 1970s ended, Britain stood at the cusp of a new era. This… Read More

 BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD > BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD AGAINI immediately fell in love with this particular album.  The songwriting and performances overwhelmed me due to the fact that each… Read More