indie Archive
03 Nov 2026
Book Review: The Clean: In the Dreamlife You Need a Rubber Soul
When most rock fans think of music from New Zealand, the first names to come up are Split Enz and Crowded House. But beyond those two, rock from the other […]
29 Oct 2026
Ani DiFranco: Righteous Babe Indeed
Feminist icon. Indie trailblazer. Grammy winner (and eight-time nominee). Modern-day Renaissance woman. Those labels and more have been used to describe Ani DiFranco. And with good reason: the 55-year-old singer […]
14 Oct 2026
George Terry McDonald: Here Comes Trouble
Sometimes art and music merely coexist. In special cases, they can complement each other. There are few artists with a mastery of both forms, individuals who can draw from the […]
02 Oct 2026
Album Review: Pops Fletcher & the Hucksters – Almost Live
Primarily a regional live act, Wisconsin-based Matthew “Pops” Fletcher Goodwin and his band have nonetheless earned some high-profile exposure of late. Midwestern indie-focused podcast Making a Scene profiled Pops Fletcher […]
01 Oct 2026
30 Days Out, October 2026 #1: Luna, Macon Music Revue, Trombone Shorty, Thundercat
Some great nationally-touring acts in this one. I’ll get back to 30 Days Out covering some WNC artists presently. Meantime… Artist: Luna Venue: Grey Eagle Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 […]
29 Sep 2026
Hundred-word Reviews, September 2026 #2
As I’ve written many times before, there’s simply so much good music being made that it’s impossible to cover it all, much less give the coverage the music deserves. But […]
28 Sep 2026
Album Review: Zac Harmon & the Drive – Live
Jackson, Mississippi Zac Harmon native honed his guitar chops early; he was backing Z.Z. Hill and others when still in high school. Moving to L.A. and immersing himself in session […]
14 Aug 2026
30 Days Out, August 2026 #2: Aché Tropical, Santiago y Los Gatos, Elder, Little Feat
Two local acts (three, actually) and two nationally-touring bands, the latter of which is taking a well-deserved victory lap. Those are among the highlights of live music in and around […]
31 Jul 2026
30 Days Out, August 2026 #1: Broken Social Scene, ABACAB, Gimme Hendrix, Black Label Society
Wow. Some great stuff on tap in the coming 30 days. Two regional tribute acts, one original band, and a triple bill with elements of tribute and member-sharing. Off we […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: T Staggs – Southern Soul Era, Vol. 2
Sweet soul is a subgenre that’s been with us for awhile now. Built on the foundation of ‘60s soul of the Stax and Motown varieties, these days it’s often infused […]