All Hail King Stitt
When I first started collecting vinyl, I was exceptionally—almost stupidly—lucky. I dug up randos, took a chance, and ended up procuring LPs that would go...
Kacey Musgraves’ “It Is What It Is”
Sometimes I wonder if my subconscious senses endings before I do and uses lyrics to communicate as much. Years ago, I wrote about mondegreens, or...
Flock of Dimes’ “Two”
For anyone who has purposely cultivated their independence, especially in order to create in some way, shape or form, it can feel tenuous to want...
Maps & Atlases’ ‘Beware and Be Grateful’
Winter inevitably calls up a craving for the Chicago-based indie/math rock band Maps & Atlases and their 2015 album Beware and Be Grateful, despite the fact...
Weyes Blood’s “Andromeda”
I’ve hinted at, but haven’t talked enough about, timing in music. No, not rhythm. I mean the providence of finding a song (or a song...