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[FEATURE] Carson McHone: Artistic Evolution

Photo by Mike Holp Carson McHone: Artistic Evolution Feature by Elisa Regulski As the grass tickled our legs on a lethargic Austin City Limits morning, a crystalline voice floated above the speakers. For many listeners, Carson McHone’s set simply acted as a peaceful start to the weekend’s manic, musical marathon. Her lilting waltzes and resonant … Read more

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Flirting with Danger: A Conversation with July Talk

PHOTO BY RACHEL WATERS Written by Elisa Regulski It’s Saturday. It’s SATURDAY. If you repeat anything long enough, it starts to feel true. This hypnotizing mantra is how July Talk geared up for an 11:30 AM Sunday set at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival. Well, that, and a shot or two of whiskey. … Read more

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Jon DeRosa | 10 Songs, 10 Stories

Our latest feature, “10 Songs, 10 Stories,” continues today with a submission by artist Jon DeRosa who recently released the full-length, Black Halo (purchase it here). DeRosa has embraced a “West Coast” sound with his latest batch of songs; let’s have a listen to the first two singles, “Coyotes” and “High & Lonely,” now. Please … Read more

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Joy Williams: Out of the Blue and Into Venus

Feature interview by Jason Gonulsen “It was intentional on my part,” Joy Williams tells me via phone from Venice Beach, California, where she now lives part-time with her husband (and manager), Nate Yetton, and son, Miles. “I felt like it was important to start where I left off, and I’m glad that I did.” Williams … Read more