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COVER STORY: Ben Kweller on the Making of His New LP

Ben Kweller needs no introduction…but he deserves one, so here goes. The mop-topped indie kid who broke onto the scene with Radish two decades ago is now, without question, one of the best pop songwriters of his generation. We don’t know how he’d like being described...

Record Review: OONA

OONA Shhhhout! Oakland, CA “The Bay’s one and OONA” OONA’s description on Facebook reads “Music with TEETH.” In keeping up with that premise, the band’s newest album definitely sounds like they’re...

Record Review: Midnight Revival

Midnight Revival EP Atlanta, GA “The idea of ensemble revived” On their debut record, EP, Midnight Revival sounds like an ensemble. In the album’s five tracks, the band forgoes solos, busy hands,...

Record Review: Melissa Ferrick

Melissa Ferrick Still Right Here Boston, MA “A fine entry in a great catalog” On her first studio album in five years, Melissa Ferrick sings, "I don't like being criticized/so please hold your...

Record Review: James Nagel

James Nagel Soul Company San Francisco, CA “The heartwarming, genuine debut of a gifted singer/songwriter” What is not to love about a musician with a taste for strutting funk-rock riffs and...