“I make music for myself. I write songs that I want to hear. At the end of the day, my job is to make you feel something. So if I don’t feel it, I’m just faking it.”— Joanne Shaw Taylor – read our interview and review of “The Trouble With Love.”
Jason Cross Interview: “Old Rock” and the Sound of Country Rock in 2026
Discover country-rock artist Jason Cross in our interview about songwriting, vinyl, AI and life as an independent musician, plus a review of “Old Rock” and five standout tracks.
“No Regrets” Tom Rush Interview.
At 85, folk-blues pioneer Tom Rush, writer of the classic track “No Regrets” is heading back to London for his first concert there since the 1960s — bringing new songs, a lifetime of musical connections, and the same instinct that helped great songs find their way into the world.
MARK FARNER: Interview and Live Review: The American Band Comes Home.
Interview with Mark Farner & Live Review – a sold-out Petoskey night, the Michigan sound, and songs that still have somewhere to go.
Jimmy Regal & The Royals: “Snap Back” — Interview & Review
Jimmy Regal & The Royals may not have a Jimmy Regal, but they do have a distinctive sound. We talk to the South London trio about “Snap Back,” Mississippi hill country blues, New Orleans R&B, West African rhythms, the 122 bus, and the stories behind the songs.