The New York Times – Music:
This 16-year-old from Austin, Texas, plays New Wave and post-punk hits with his brother and dog beside him. This week, his first EP, “Texas Madness,” comes out.
Author: Stephen Deusner
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Bible & Tire Brings D-Vine Spirituals’ Memphis Gospel Back to Life
The New York Times – Music:
A half-century ago, Elizabeth King and Elder Jack Ward recorded for D-Vine Spirituals. The label’s masters found a new home, giving their music — old and new — a second chance.
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Iris DeMent Is Worried About the World. So She Made Another Album.
The New York Times – Music:
The singer and songwriter, 62, takes her time between releases, making sure she has something to say in her music. She has found inspiration once again.
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True Love Can Leave Traces. S.G. Goodman’s Detailed Songs Do, Too.
The New York Times – Music:
The Kentucky musician’s second album, “Teeth Marks,” is steeped in Southern songwriting, but not tethered to anything beyond its creator’s own truths.