Mike Browning, “Raise It Up” (2022): One Track Mind
Casting a hymn-ish quality, North Carolina singer-songwriter Mike Browning’s “Raise It Up” is a lovely and inspiring anthem not to be missed.
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Chris Church – ‘Backwards Compatible’ (2020; 2021 reissue)
Chris Church’s third solo album ‘Backwards Compatible’ disappeared in the spring of 2020 as the pandemic panic took hold. Now, it’s getting a second chance.
Atticus Reynolds – ‘Towers’ (2021)
L.A. is a big, diverse jazz scene where it’s tough to stand out but newcomer drummer Atticus Reynolds has quickly done just that with ‘Towers,’ bringing loads of chops and musical creativity to bear on his first record as an Angeleno.
Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Tall Tall Trees’ terrific set for Heist TV made me look forward to a time when I can see live music again. For now, this will do just fine.
Stepford Knives, “Blue In the Face” (2020): One Track Mind
Those who like pop greased with a dash of funky grunge will take an immediate shine to the newly formed Stepford Knives’ musical vision.
Bloody Hammers – ‘The Summoning’ (2019)
Bloody Hammers strike the perfect mix of riffs, mood, melody and camp to drive a stake right through my metal heart.
Mickey Stephens and the Poor Blue – Wasteground (2018)
Put together by Mighty Shamrocks veteran Mickey Stephens, the Poor Blue’s ‘Wasteground’ is a rootsy, autobiographical tour de force.
The Nude Party – Hot Tub (2016)
The Nude Party, out of Boone, N.C., uses a ’60s garage rock sound similar to the classic Pebbles LPs to great effect.
Chris Stamey, “Universe-sized Arms” from Euphoria (2015): One Track Mind
“Universe-sized Arms” is a strange-bird of a song, so much like the earliest of Chris Stamey’s triumphs but also like something else entirely.
Chris Stamey, “Invisible” from Euphoria (2015): One Track Mind
Connections to their shared history stream through every quiet moment of Chris Stamey’s new song with Mitch Easter — and even more light.
