2018 Top Ten Album List – Steve Murphy
Between my two writing gigs and my own personal record collecting, I’ve probably listened to a hundred albums released this year. 2018 has been…
folk/roots
2018 Year-End Roundup: 10 Memorable Live Moments
Before we go ahead and tear down that old 2018 calendar from the wall, it’s time once again to look back at some of…
Random Record Revival: Neko Case, “The Tigers Have Spoken”
Picture the scene: Team GDW’s Martin in a group therapy session for those with a predilection for the live music experience. “Hi, I’m Martin…
Video Premiere: The Old Salts, “Mall Store Santa”
Some months ago, we spoke with singer/songwriter Derek Harrison about his excellent solo album “Blossington.” Now, we’re delighted to offer you the exclusive debut…
Erin Costelo Makes Her Philadelphia Debut
Having enjoyed the concert in Toronto with Erin Costelo, who launched her brand new “Sweet Marie” album at The Dakota Tavern in October, a…
Interview: The O’Pears, “Stay Warm”
Amidst the deluge of new holiday music this year (much of which has been truly excellent), one album has stood out from the rest…
Special #ThursdayTunesday Edition
And why, may we ask, can’t Thursday be a Tunesday just like Tuesday? In addition to the holiday music filling our inbox, we’ve recently…
Bonus Holiday #TuesdayTunesday Edition, Redux
After posting a selection of holiday songs last week, we realized that we’d missed new holiday music from some of our favorite artists, so…
New Single and Video: Phöenix Lazare, “Under the Light”
Canadian singer/songwriter Phöenix Lazare is releasing her new single “Under the Light” today. The song is an atmospheric reflection; velvet vocals glide gently, yet…
New Single and Video From Ryan Hicks: “All the Love You’ve Shown Me”
Tomorrow, singer/songwriter Ryan Hicks will release his new Christmas single, “All The Love You’ve Shown Me (2018).” This song was written as a tribute…