The Waterboys Channel America's Unruly Soul
Mike Scott's four-year obsession with Dennis Hopper has yielded a sprawling 25-track concept album that mirrors the actor's extraordinary life while chronicling America's countercultural transformations.
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One from the Heart — Jerry David Decicca Faces Mortality on 'Cardiac Country'
Recording with legendary pedal steel player B.J. Cole, DeCicca created an album that uncannily foretold his upcoming heart surgery. 'Cardiac Country' captures both the anxiety of facing mortality and the renewed appreciation for life that followed.
Finding Light Through Loss — Jono McCleery's 'Reconcile'
After his brother's recent passing, the English singer-songwriter channels profound personal loss into his latest album, weaving together electronic textures, folk sensibilities, and raw emotion in songs that speak to healing and hope.
Ancient Strings Play Phantom Films — Avi C. Engel's Musical World
Between visual art and sonic experiments, Avi C. Engel's latest album 'Nocturne' weaves together ancient sounds, field recordings, and poetry into music that demands its own imaginary cinema.