White Lace & Promises: Evergreen Covers of Paul Williams
Paul Williams composed chart-toppers for everyone from Barbra Streisand to the Muppets. This Curry Cuts LP gives familiar tunes an invigorating makeover.
Sylvana Joyce: Outside the Shadow of Gotham
In this interview, Sylvana Joyce admits she calls the genre of her band The Moment “Drama Rock.”
Today’s Troubadours: 7 New Releases You Need to Know
For coal-black humor, there’s Ward White’s “Diminish”; for garage-band rock n’ roll, Sarah Borges’ “Love’s Middle Name.” Music by the greatest living guitar stylist? Richard Thompson’s “13 Rivers.” Plus four more killer albums.
The Best of Carly Simon, My Mom, and Me
Her lyrics, her vocal register, her catchy melodies… Those are just a few reasons Carly Simon beat out Joni Mitchell and Carole King for one fan. Find out why else she’s smitten with the singer-songwriter behind “You’re So Vain.”
Watch Your Step: Ted Hawkins’ Strong Start
His astonishing debut LP was recorded when Ted Hawkins was a street performer – and released when he was in jail. The reissue from Craft Recordings lovingly recaptures his unique blend of blues, folk, and soul.