Astute Observations
A Confession in Ones and Zeros
Is it really 2019 already? As is customary at this time of year, I am looking inward; reflecting, if you will. The unexamined life is … more
Vol. IX Issue 4
East of Normal
Screaming for Comfort
Some people — many people, actually — scream a lot. They don’t necessarily make any noise or open their mouths; their faces may be blank … more
Features
The Accidental Tastemaker
Some people are born to connect the dots. They bring players to the table. There is no other way to describe tastemaker Nic Schurman of Soft … more
Cover Stories
Shining Like Diamonds
The last time I saw Guy Clark it was three nights before he passed away,” says Steve Earle, recalling his close friend and songwriting mentor. … more
Artist in Profile
Michael Lapinski
If you grew up watching Nickelodeon (or have kids who did), there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the work of Michael Lapinski. The Nashville-based artist, … more
Features
Agent of Green
Heather Lose gets pretty excited about paper and ink, especially as she thumbs through the most recent issue of The Tennessee Conservationist, one of the … more
Features
There, He Wrote It!
For someone who has both said and sung that he’s “never gonna be a rock star,” Tommy Womack has had a ubiquitous influence over the … more
Features
A Quantum Leap
Where we pick up in the story is the closing of Drkmttr last year — a year ago,” Olivia Scibelli says, laughing and a bit shocked … more
Editor's Letter
For the love of records
On Saturday, April 13, legions of music lovers around the globe will join together in celebration of Record Store Day. According to the Record Store … more
Know your Neighbor
Crete the Cat
One time I saw Crete chilling in the dumpster alley. A mouse ran past, but he didn’t bother to go after it … too busy … more