Best of 2016 – #1 Wussy – Forever Sounds (Shake It / Damnably) Rich with pop culture references and delivered at Mach speed, the aptly titled Forever Sounds from Wussy is an auditory exploration of the past, present and future…
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Best of 2016 – #2 Daniel Markham – Disintegrator (self-released) After two solo albums that mined college radio influences, Daniel Markham molded those disparate sounds into his own singular world view on his third outing, Disintegrator. Read my review of…
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Best of 2016 – #3 John Calvin Abney – Far Cries and Close Calls (Horton / Continental Road) The work of an omniscient poet who’s yet to achieve his greatest triumph, Far Cries and Close Calls from John Calvin Abney…
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Best of 2016 – #4 Jeremy Squires – Shadows (Shaker Steps) Weaving dread and longing throughout Shadows, Squires continues to expand his surreal Gothic musical canvas. Read my review of Shadows here and stream/purchase the album below. Shadows by Jeremy…
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Best of 2016 – #5 Pauline Andrès – The Heart Breaks (self-released) Brash, vitriolic and triumphant, Pauline Andrès’ The Heart Breaks wears its title on its sleeve, reminding us in spades what’s been missing from Americana music for years. Read…
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