Gospel musician Jonathan McReynolds isn’t a fan of church clichés and “Christian-ese.” According to the Grammy Award winner, his albums “are about being authentic and genuine, pure and transparent.” His latest full-length, Make Room, is an exciting addition to the genre with powerful vocals and candid songwriting. McReynolds is joined by fellow musician and collaborator […]
Gospel musician Jonathan McReynolds isn’t a fan of church clichés and “Christian-ese.” According to the Grammy Award winner, his albums “are about being authentic and genuine, pure and transparent.” His latest full-length, Make Room, is an exciting addition to the genre with powerful vocals and candid songwriting. McReynolds is joined by fellow musician and collaborator […]
Billy Strings’ live shows are guitar shred-filled fever dreams that feature all the improv aspects of bluegrass while totally rocking out. His 2021 release, Renewal, is an ambitious 16-song collection that infuses acoustic bluegrass with elements of heavy metal, jam bands, psychedelia, and classic rock. On Me/And/Dad, Strings leans into tradition for a collaboration with, […]
Nobody’s doing it like NNAMDÏ. Mere months after releasing his genre-fusing LP Brat, the Chicago-based do-it-yourselfer released Krazy Karl, a brain-tingling tribute to Looney Tunes composer Carl Stalling. NNAMDÏ pays homage to Stalling’s iconic style on songs like “Coochie Cannon,” “The Lord is My Glock, I Shall Not Want,” and “Milkshake made my tummy hurt! […]
Jazz duo Allison Miller & Carmen Staaf used pandemic distancing as an opportunity to heighten the intimacy in their music. The result is Nearness, an electrifying full-length album of original compositions with a few standards. Drummer and composer Miller’s pop-like original “Dan Dan” opens the record, followed by pianist Staaf’s wistful and moving “Blue Thrush.” […]
Cozy up to your Valentine at Winter Songs & Stories, an intimate evening of music from the British Isles and America. Early Access Music Project artists Brian Kay, David McCormick, Peter Walker, and Sarah Walker spin tales and tunes featuring baroque violin, robust bagpipe, and bewitching vocals. The musicians draw from many inspirations, including music […]
Saturday 2/11 Couples and singles are invited to Black Love, a symposium and soirée hosted by comedian Chris Alan with DJs, dancing, a couple’s fashion show, and a panel discussion on self-care, mental health, and love. @bpncville Monday 2/13 Take the girls out for Galentine’s Day screenings of Bridesmaids at Alamo and Clueless at Violet […]
Fun comes first for Kendall Street Company. That’s not to say, though, that the quintet isn’t serious about musicianship. The lineup, Louis Smith (rhythm guitar/lead vox), Brian Roy (bass), Ryan Wood (drums), Ben Laderberg (lead guitar), and Jake Vanaman (sax/keys), is stacked with talent (the group covers the Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Alanis Morrisette, DEVO, […]
Treat your ears to a bevy of never-before-heard sounds at an intimate evening with Alash. The trio of Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, Ayan-ool Sam, and Ayan Shirizhik began studying Tuvan music in childhood, and are now masters of throat singing, a technique for producing multiple pitches at the same time. Alash’s sound is continually evolving, a result […]
American rock outfit Journey never stopped believin’. The rock ‘n’ roll hall of famers are on the road celebrating 50 legendary years with the Freedom tour, “a special evening full of fun and rockin’ good memories,” according to founder Neal Schon. The band performs from its classic catalog, including “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,”and […]
Minneapolis-based quartet Night Moves returned from the COVID-forced break with unfinished business. The band’s new EP, The Redaction, is a short, melancholic listen packed with big pop hooks and American twang. The EP, which marks an evolution for the band, opens with “Fallacy Actually,” a “dense cosmic romp” full of layered synth, high harmonica, and […]