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Cristina Vane Reclaims American Identity on Debut LP Nowhere Sounds Lovely

On her debut LP Nowhere Sounds Lovely, released April 2nd, the Nashville singer-songwriter documents her experiences on a...

Lacy Strong

VIDEO PREMIERENew Single From Kristen Grainger and True North Lauds Women as Leaders

Oregon State's motto, "She Flies with her Own Wings," was first adopted in 1854 as a nod to the "independent spirit" of the state's first pioneers. In her new single by the same name, Kristen Grainger and True North spins the phrase into a modern feminist anthem. An Oregon resident who for many...

Alexa Peters

Larkin Poe Tell Empowered Stories on New Album ‘Self Made Man’

Describing themselves as “first generation music makers” of their family, the sister duo of Rebecca and Megan Lovell were originally part of...

Cillea Houghton

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PLAYING DETROITNew Band Alert: Foster Muldoon

It started as simple bluegrass jam session and turned into something the band is calling "Michigan Downgrass." Call it whatever you like, but folk trio Foster Muldoon is just getting started. Although they don't have any music released, their recent performance at the Hamtramck Music Festival...

Jerilyn Jordan

PREVIEWBROOKLYN FOLK FEST

You're probably wondering why I'm so happy today. I'll tell you. It's because Brooklyn Folk Fest is this weekend at The Bell House and I CANNOT WAIT. I am so excited and I just can't hide it. Six years ago, Eli Smith of the Down Home Radio Show partnered with The Jalopy Theatre, a Brooklyn-based...

Carena Liptak

YEAR END LISTNotes From The Road - Top 5 Musical Destinations of 2013

I took several road trips this year. At the beginning of 2013, adventure felt overdue—something about going to new places, with no routine or expectations, opens you up to hear music you'd never think to listen to otherwise. Below are the five biggest, best surprises from the road—hopefully, you'll...

Carena Liptak

FLASHBACK FRIDAYCross-Genre Covers

In 2005, Ben Folds recorded an indie-rock cover of Dr. Dre's 1992 gangsta rap song "Bitches Ain't Shit." Although the recording was a half-joke, Folds' introspective take on the gruff, expletive-riddled track was such a massive success that he eventually got tired of playing the song and retired it...

Carena Liptak