Algiers' Franklin James Fisher: Five Essential Albums
February 10, 2022|Kara Manning
Faves that blur the lines of genre (and expectation).
Brittney Spencer: Five Essential Albums
February 07, 2022|Kara Manning
Her early faves lie outside the country music world.
Genesis Owusu: Five Essential Albums
February 01, 2022|Kara Manning
Five pioneering albums that have shaped him
Ben Jaffe of Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Ani DiFranco
September 27, 2017|Kara Manning
"I was inspired by her fierce independence and fearless strength."
Son Little: Five Essential Mavis Staples Albums
July 19, 2017|Kara Manning
He deeply appreciates the Staple Singers' bridge between the secular and the spiritual.
FUV Essentials: Greg Graffin on Pearl Jam
May 17, 2017|Kara Manning
As frontman for Bad Religion, Greg Graffin and his bandmates have toured with Pearl Jam since the early '90s, notably when...
Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood: Five Essential Clash Albums
April 12, 2017|Kara Manning
"All five are essential in their own way."
Margo Price: Five Essential Lucinda Williams Songs
January 25, 2017|Kara Manning
From an equally candid songwriting soulmate.
Steve Gunn: Five Essential Songs from The Band
November 16, 2016|Kara Manning
A faithful fan writes about the quintet with warmth, keen observation and deep respect.
Aloe Blacc: Five Essential Stevie Wonder Albums
May 11, 2016|Kara Manning
Examining one of his most important influences