Wilson Phillips’ nostalgia still packs a wallop
The daughters of pop music royalty, siblings Carnie and Wendy Wilson and their childhood pal Chynna Phillips hit pay dirt as the trio Wilson Phillips in the 1990s with a...
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Pieta Brown, born of songwriting royalty, carries on tradition
Pieta Brown was in her 20s when she got serious about a career in music. She admits she was extremely nervous the first time she played a couple of her...
Fred Eaglesmith is just kickin’ life around
Fred Eaglesmith has accrued plenty of hardscrabble experiences in his 59 rambling years. There have been childhood poverty, teenage train-hopping, relentless touring and a music career filled with ups and...
‘NoSleep’ puts horror where it belongs: In your head
"The NoSleep Podcast" is a weekly anthology of audio horror stories that scares its listeners the old-fashioned way. Spooky tales spring to life through theatrical storytelling, subtle production and taut...
That ethereal Banners sound is no accident
There's an ethereal quality to the modern pop-rock music of Mike Nelson, better known by his stage name Banners. The British singer-songwriter comes by the vibe honestly — he grew...
Doyle Bramhall II — have ax, will travel
Doyle Bramhall II is a musician's musician. The go-to guitar slinger, songwriter, vocalist and producer has worked with an extraordinary roster of artists including Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, Erykah Badu...
Former Augustana frontman Dan Layus has an eye for devastating details
Dan Layus is driving through the Coachella Valley when he calls for an interview. He's been listening to the Flying Burrito Brothers on his road trip through the California desert....
Margaret Glaspy is coming off a very, very good year
By any measure, 2016 was a banner year for Margaret Glaspy. The singer-songwriter released her full-length debut to accolades last spring. She grew her audience on tour and landed coveted...
Weepies kind of live up to the band’s name
Steve Tannen and Deb Talan couldn't see the future when they almost accidentally formed the folk-pop duo the Weepies in the early 2000s. Since then, the road has been a...
Liza Anne gambled and won
Liza Anne was a 19-year-old college student when she released her first album. Shortly after, the singer-songwriter left school and hit the road full time. The gamble paid off and...