Behind the Setlist - Music Journalism & Concert Storytelling

The rise from dealing marching percussion in his parent’s basement to one of the hottest new guitar builders on the market.

“I’m just trying to create a musical universe that I’m happy to live in.”

Debut album, ‘Aspen Artichoke’ finds the folk artist vulnerable, intentional and patient.

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He may not be standard issue popular anymore, and his new album not his strongest, but Mayer still puts on one of the best live shows around.

How the pop songwriter is making her mark in Nashville's LGBTQ music scene.

Their meditative and expansive LP, 'Island Fire,' is due March 23.

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In his new book, titled Twilight of the Gods: A Journey to the End of Classic Rock, music critic Steven Hyden talks about the slow

Writer Steve Hilstein pens a fond eulogy for his mentor, all-time great drummer Roy Burns.

In her column about learning guitar as an adult, writer J.T. Dawson recounts her self-imposed challenge of learning 90 songs in 90 days.

How the pop songwriter is making her mark in Nashville's LGBTQ music scene.

From the Melodrama Tour, writer Tina Hand is pulled out of her seat and into the singer's heart.

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