Justin Townes Earl: The Saint of Lost Causes By Krista Stevens Highlight Fellow singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield, who frequently toured with Earle, described his gift more simply: “He was able to explain trouble better than most.”
“Different Days” for Jason Isbell By Krista Stevens Highlight “I’m grateful that I was a drunk. I’m grateful that I know what all those things are like, what those feelings are like, how bad it can hurt, how great it can feel.”
“All The Best”: Rest Easy, John Prine By Krista Stevens Highlight I wish you love / And happiness / I guess I wish you / All the best
Can Sinéad O’Connor Find Peace? By Krista Stevens Highlight “She can be shy and insecure. And yet she didn’t hesitate to stare down the cameras on American television to call out one of the most powerful men in the world.”
“I miss my body when it was ferocious” The Transfiguration of Paul Curreri By Brendan Fitzgerald Feature For years, singer-songwriter Paul Curreri was a shouter of singular beauty. Then he went quiet — slowly, at first, then all of a sudden.
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