blues
Robert Christgau on a Tribute to Blue Lu Barker (and Blue Lu Herself)
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews Maria Muldaur's 'Don't You Feel My Leg: The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker' and Barker's own 'Remastered Collection.'
Metal's Inclusive Future Looks Like a Zeal & Ardor Show
Representation of diverse identities is crucial within a changing subculture that still has so far to go (Plus new tunes from Atrament, Electric Citizen, Ragana, and more).
Put Some Respect on Noname
The Chicago rapper has always been an exhaustive storyteller—brimming with narrative-driven stanzas that life in Chicago has written for her—but now the story feels like it’s completely hers.
What Ever Happened to Willis Earl Beal?
After his promising career evaporated four years ago, the songwriter disappeared. Inside an 18-month long, transatlantic journey chasing down a musician-in-exile.
Zeal & Ardor Are Back With New Single, "Baphomet"
In the band's first new single since 'Devil Is Fine,' the double bass meets the Delta blues.
Robert Christgau on Some Delta Blues Gems and Country Blues Moments
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews three compilations: 'American Epic: The Best of Blues,' '24 Classic Blues Songs From the 1920's,' and 'American Epic: The Best of Country.'
This Old Clip of Fats Domino Meeting Jools Holland Will Make You Feel Better
The cut from Holland's 1985 documentary 'Walking to New Orleans' captures a lot of what made Domino so inspiring.
Watch Kali Uchis and Jorja Smith Own the Royal Albert Hall with “Tyrant”
Along with Songhoy Blues, their performance at the 25th anniversary of 'Later' outshone moments from Foo Fighters, Paul Weller, and Van Morrison.
Essential Alan Lomax, According to the Guy Who Knows His Work Best
Nathan Salsburg's job is archiving one of the world's most famed archivists.
You Can Now Stream the White Stripes' Little-Heard Debut Show
Recorded live at Detroit's Gold Dollar on Bastille Day 1997.
Brad Stank Invites You to His Room For Some Sad and Sultry Pop
The Liverpool songwriter creates melodic melancholia that will have you feeling blissed and blue.
Here's to Gregg Allman, Southern Rock Superhero
Despite a long battle with substance abuse, the blues rock legend helped invent a new form of rock 'n' roll that would change the shape of music forever.