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10 to Spin | Hayley Taylor

In August, I wrote about Hayley Taylor’s “No More Wishing,” and how I admired her for defining her idea of a true love. I’m also quite fond of her latest release, One Foot in Front of the Other; Taylor’s given us an album full of honest tunes that play well to her strengths: thoughtful songwriting, … Read more

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Justin Townes Earle Announces Release Date for ‘Harlem River Blues’

Following up the 2009’s critically acclaimed Midnight at the Movies, Justin Townes Earle is set to release his next LP, Harlem River Blues, out September 14th on Bloodshot Records. The album features guest appearances from Jason Isbell, Bryn Davies and Calexico’s Paul Niehaus is a more mature, increasingly nuanced effort. Yet, it promises further standout … Read more

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Jam of the Day | Gaby Moreno – Mess A Good Thing

With horns, electric guitars, and a voice with swagger like no other, Gaby Moreno accomplishes just about everything I like about music in about three-and-a-half minutes. She sort of has a Calexico/Mavis Staples/Neil Young Prairie Wind/Are You Passionate-era thing going on here, and it’s sort of intimidating how good and catchy it is (in a … Read more