Music Features

The Mountain Goats

Reaching for More Melancholy Spaces

Celebrated lyricist John Darnielle puts new focus on melodic exploration.

By Jeff Tobias | January 25, 2012
Future Islands

Elevation Through Introspection

“If you can move people physically, you’re doing good. If you can move people emotionally, you’re doing really good."

By Alec Wooden | January 25, 2012
Reviving the Radio Tanzania Archives

Athenians Help Preserve Endangered African Music

More than 100,000 hours of irreplaceable music recordings have languished for decades—but now, they may be saved.

By Rebecca Corey | January 25, 2012
Ike Stubblefield

Athens Welcomes a Legend

The soul/funk organist begins his residency at Hendershot's.

By T. Ballard Lesemann | January 18, 2012
Old 97's

Calling All Trainwrecks

Frontman Rhett Miller reveals the inspiration behind the tracks on The Grand Theatre, Vol. Two.

By | January 18, 2012
Sarah Jarosz

Ready to Educate the Masses

The young singer-songwriter turns heads with her folky album, Follow Me Down.

By Alec Wooden | January 11, 2012