“COWBOY CARTER.” I don’t really like modern country music, at least the mainstream country that gets radio airplay and genre awards. Even beyond my issues with its exclusionary practices and politics, nearly all of it feels derivative. It’s been so insular for so long it’s gone full Habsburg. So…

It ain’t no lie, baby. Bye Bye Bye. Remember a time before “Bye Felicia?” We do. Yesterday was Valentine’s Day which means, congratulations, you made it through another Valentine’s Day in one piece. That’s quite the accomplishment. I’m on the record as hating Valentine’s Day, both because it’s historically…

Yesterday I wrote about my opinions on recent film soundtracks. Well, here’s an outstanding song used for a Bonnie and Clyde miniseries on A&E. I’m a fan of how Nico Vega has been putting out great tunes under the radar, and this is certainly another one.