Reviews

"A highly-readable deep dive into the lives and careers of the women of country music - and the history of why they needed to blaze their own trails to succeed." Continue reading for our thoughts on...

We take a good look at Jagged Little Pill by Eric Smith with Alanis Morissette, Diablo Cody, and Glen Ballard, out now on Amulet Books. "A timely, unputdownable adaptation of the Broadway hit that...

Battle of the Bands Edited by Lauren Gibaldi and Eric Smith (Candlewick Press) Brian Eno’s comment that everyone who bought the first Velvet Underground record started their own band might just also...

Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting by Mary Gauthier (St. Martin’s Essentials) "A powerful exploration of the inspiration and struggles behind a true troubadour" On a recent,...

It goes without saying that vinyl is back – but apart from the standard lineup of classic rock faves that seem to permeate every budding collection, nothing tells people quite who YOU are like your...

A must-read for experienced songwriters and interested amateurs alike. Jeff Tweedy has written countless songs prior to and since the inception of his first band, Uncle Tupelo, and through Wilco,...