Review: Altameda, “Born Losers”
Although I’m a bit late to the party with this review, I’ve been soaking myself in “Born Losers,” the latest project from Altameda for…
folk/roots
Snappy Singles: Early Summer Jams
As spring turns quickly towards summer, it’s not only the temps that are heating up, it’s the sheer volume of hot, hot, hot music…
Single Release: Shaye, “Silver Civic”
Ah, the joys of finding pleasant music surprises when you least expect them. I mean, for those of you playing “2022 Canadian Folk-Roots Music…
Review: Tragedy Ann, “Heirlooms”
Almost five years ago, we were fortunate to stumble across Tragedy Ann performing in a workshop at the 2017 Home County Music and Art…
Single Release: Ryan Thomas Smelle, “Easier Said Than Done”
Honestly stating our shortcomings can be the first step in making improvements. That also has the potential to go either way – we can…
Matt Andersen & Terra Lightfoot: Live In Vienna, VA
There is no denying that placing our lives on hold these past two years has been profoundly tough for all of us, and applies…
Single Release: The Olympic Symphonium, “The Execution”
The Olympic Symphonium’s last album, “Beauty in Tension” (2018), received high praise, awards, and acclaim. Today, they release “The Execution,” one of a pair…
Steel Town Round: Live Music Event At The Mule Spinner
“O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command…” Okay, while Lesley and I are not Canadians in…
Snappy Singles: May Day, May Day
For this British half of Team GDW, “May Day” conjures up memories of a UK national holiday – one that commemorates the historic struggles…
Video Vault: Another Mini-Movie Marathon
While we dedicate our usual midweek video slots to our month-long “May’s Matts” features, we refuse to discriminate against those with no references to…