My take on the new one from Kathleen Edwards: "Kathleen Edwards sounds as confident as ever, with a clear vision of what matters. This latest record is marked by wisdom, heart, and varied Americana." www.popmatters.com/kathleen-edw...

The new Brent Cobb record isn't breaking new ground, but it's a fun listen that shows another side of him. My thoughts: spectrumculture.com/2025/09/01/b...

The Who have just released a new (old) live album, so of course I reviewed it: spectrumculture.com/2025/08/25/t...

My take on Snipe Hunter, the adventurous new album from Tyler Childers (now with even more snipe): spectrumculture.com/2025/08/04/t...

I wrote about 10 deep cuts I'd like to see The Who play on their farewell tour. Most of them are pretty unlikely, but you never know... screenrant.com/the-who-tour...

I'm generally a fan of Patty Griffin's work, and the new one is very good: www.popmatters.com/patty-griffi...

"For fans of Weller, it's a great chance to spend an hour with the artist, here in sophisticated arranger mode." My thoughts on the new Paul Weller: spectrumculture.com/2025/07/29/p...

I followed up on some one-hit wonders that deserve a little more attention (including the most Pittsburgh-y of them): screenrant.com/music-1970s-...

The Old 97's are one of my favorite bands, so I was happy to learn that Murry Hammond has a new solo album. It lives up to expectations. My take: dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/7893421...

I usually don't like writing negative articles - it's much more interesting to find good music or to analyze interesting ideas - but I had fun with this one: screenrant.com/classic-rock...

Every year at Dusted, we do a midyear record swap, which is always a blast. The feature ran this week. I have takes on records well out of my wheelhouse, from Barker and from Sophie Agnel & Joke Lanz: dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/7886172...

My revisit of the White Stripes' Get Behind Me Satan: screenrant.com/the-white-st...

I've got the 10 defining songs of the Allman Brothers Band's career: screenrant.com/the-allman-b...

Up now (just in time for your holiday reading) is my take on a fascinating and challenging new work, Matthew Bates's Beyond the Salvation Wars, an extension of his work on gospel allegiance and related topics. englewoodreview.org/matthew-bate... @erbks .bsky.social

James McMurtry just put out one of my favorite albums of the year. My thoughts: spectrumculture.com/2025/06/25/j...

I have a soft spot for surf music thanks to my grandfather (and one particular compilation cassette he used to play). Here are 10 tracks you should know about (none by the Beach Boys, because everybody's listening to "God Only Knows" right now anyway). screenrant.com/surf-rock-so...

I have a new list out: the top 10 girl groups of all time: screenrant.com/best-girl-gr...

My breakdown of the most definitive songs of #U2's career: screenrant.com/u2-definitiv...

I thought I actually might solve one: ⚾️ Immaculate Grid 808 8/9: Rarity: 276 🟩🟩🟩 ⬜️🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: immaculategrid.com/play

Today I've got 10 songs that define Paul McCartney's solo career: screenrant.com/paul-mccartn... Thoughts?

My ranking of every studio album by one of my favorites, The Band. And, yes, I know that most people who read article would swap my #1 and #2, but I'm sticking by it. screenrant.com/every-studio...

Today's list: the 10 songs that define The Clash's career (not necessarily my 10 favorite, but the ones I'd use to most quickly give a career overview). Have at it: screenrant.com/the-clash-de...

I've ranked all of Bob Dylan's albums from the 1970s. You can argue with most of them, but my top pick is objectively right. screenrant.com/bob-dylan-19...

I'd rather the Steelers sign Ange Postecoglou than Aaron Rodgers. #COYS

My latest for @screenrant.bsky.social, on 10 of the best soundtracks for rock fans: screenrant.com/rock-essenti...

"Crain's analysis involves personal experience and vulnerable investment, and while the mysteries might be limitless, the singer sounds newly at home in working her way through them." My take on the new one from Samantha Crain: spectrumculture.com/2025/06/03/s...

I dug out Sam Phillips' overlooked classic for a Spectrum Culture Rediscover piece. Full thoughts here: spectrumculture.com/2025/06/02/r...

Up today, the new Thalia Zedek Band record, which I liked at first, and then I liked more, until it's likely to be a top 10 for me this year: www.popmatters.com/thalia-zedek...

D R E A M S I C L E considers a span of life, thinking not only of the past that led to this point but the possibilities apparent in a new era. My review of the new @marenmorris.bsky.social‬ album: spectrumculture.com/2025/05/22/m...

In my latest for @screenrant.bsky.social‬, I rank the tracks on one of my all-time top five (top three? top two?) albums, Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks: screenrant.com/bob-dylan-bl... #bobdylan

He might not be pulling back the curtain on everything with his new LP, but @thebookofeliw.bsky.social presents a more complete picture of his art’s diversity. My review: www.popmatters.com/eli-winter-t... @popmatters.com

My most hated article in some time: screenrant.com/rock-and-rol...

Finally, and maybe unexpectedly, Little Feat are back with the style-blending Strike Up the Band, an album that’s as energetic as always — and seem like a band ready to move into a new era. My review: spectrumculture.com/2025/05/13/l...

Over the past few years, Brandi Carlile has become one of my favorite performers. Today for ScreenRant, I break down the 10 songs that define her career: screenrant.com/brandi-carli...

Here's one for all my graduating seniors. Yes, it's partially a playlist, but it's also some thoughts to take with them. screenrant.com/best-graduat...

One more from me this week, my review of the strong new album from Eric Church: spectrumculture.com/2025/05/05/e...

The new @deerhoof.bsky.social album will almost certainly be one of my top 10 for the year. My review: dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/7830003...

My latest for ScreenRant, on unlikely Elton John collaborations: screenrant.com/elton-john-s...

It's always worth seeing what Marty Stuart is up to. In the case of Space Junk, it's...a whole bunch of stuff. My review: www.popmatters.com/marty-stuart...

It was great to see @thewarandtreaty.bsky.social again. Bigger sound, same healing tide: spectrumculture.com/2025/04/28/c...

"Hope ... is a scarce commodity, but under Wirzba’s rubric, hope is neither scarce nor a commodity, as long as we understand what it truly is, and are willing to cultivate it." My review of @nwirzba.bsky.social's *Love's Braided Dance*: englewoodreview.org/norman-wirzb... @erbks.bsky.social

The new Galactic and Irma Thomas record is very good at what it is, a timeless sort of funk/R&B New Orleans sound, and anything with Thomas is worth a listen. My thoughts: spectrumculture.com/2025/04/23/g...

"Jeffrey Lewis has plenty to say, and his distinctive outlook remains intriguing and often provocative. He goes to dark places, but finds gratitude in a hundred ways." My review of Lewis's latest album: www.popmatters.com/jeffrey-lewi...

I'm late posting this one, but I recently reviewed the new collaboration between Elton John and Brandi Carlile, a strong addition to both their catalogs, which is saying something. spectrumculture.com/2025/04/16/e...

I'm now writing for @screenrant.bsky.social. Not surprisingly, I'm starting things off with a Who-related article, a ranked list of all Pete Townshend's solo albums. Feel free to argue away: screenrant.com/pete-townshe... #petetownshend

A Northern rough-winged swallow taking a break.

One of the best warblers, even if we can't agree on how to say "parula."

In a shocking twist, Alison Krauss & Union Station are still really good. My review: spectrumculture.com/2025/04/09/a...

"Historians will value the narrative, casual fans will enjoy the carnival, and everyone will come away with a better understanding of one of the game’s most iconic managers." My review of The Last Manager by @jmjournalist.bsky.social: spectrumculture.com/2025/04/06/t... @spectrumculture.bsky.social

My take on the new one from Lucy Dacus: spectrumculture.com/2025/04/01/l...