Morby Comes Home to Middle America
If Bob Dylan and Lou Reed somehow produced a musical lovechild, Morby might be the result. There are traces of both artists in his singing, songwriting, and attitude.
Rilo Kiley Are Really F**king On
Lewis, a former child actor, is a natural onstage: confident, charismatic, and fully commanding. Sennett, who handles guitar and shared lead vocals, is equally comfortable in his rockstar skin.
New Happiness from Mom Friend
Sometimes observational, sometimes deeply self-reflective, Backus consistently captures that feeling of “I get it,” which may explain why so many listeners connect with this band.
Morby Pays Homage to Middle America
There is definitely a Dylanesque edge to his music, but it remains subtle; this is unmistakably Morby on a terrific slice of mid-American pie.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Stop in Atlanta
Her warmth, humor, and obvious affection for her bandmates elevated the concert beyond a typical performance, turning it into an intimate and joyful evening in Atlanta.
Five Eight Are Huggin’ the Curve
On Help a Sinner, released (of course) on May 8th (a.k.a. “Five Eight Day”), the band delivers a tangible set of songs that you can hear and feel. The rock is solid on this one and the band of fifty-somethings proves that age is just a number.
Florence + the Machine Scream Into Atlanta
The singer’s comparisons to Kate Bush, Siouxsie Sioux, and other female singers notwithstanding, she has cited Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane as her musical hero and the prominent influence in her career.
Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman Launch Tour in Atlanta
The two have also joined forces in the supergroup Snocaps, alongside Katie’s sister Allison Crutchfield and producer Brad Cook. On this opening night, fans were treated to “Angel Wings” from the great new Snocaps album.
Pertinent Playlist #16: It’s Summer Somewhere
For Millennials and Gen Z, there’s plenty to enjoy too: “HOT TO GO!” from Chappell Roan, Childish Gambino’s “Feels Like Summer,” and “Summer Sun” from Plains and Jess Williamson.
U2 Resurrected
Bono has shared how Patti Smith’s Easter album gave him “so much hope” upon his first listening of the classic at the age of 18. Thus, the title. The lead single “In A Life” seems to look back on the nearly 50 years since four high school boys decided to create something special.
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