Few traditions in American roots music cut deeper than the parable of the prodigal son, and few…
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Sometimes the kindest thing a person can say is also the hardest. “You Deserve the Best” is…
Power imbalances in the music business have fueled blues songs since the form existed. Somebody always had…
There’s a particular kind of longing that doesn’t announce itself cleanly. It doesn’t say “I miss you”…
There’s a particular dread that comes with a question you’re not sure you want answered. “Who Was…
Some songs don’t ask for your sympathy. They state a fact, draw a line, and let you…
Sometimes the most powerful protest is the simplest one. Not a manifesto, not a sermon, just a…
There’s a figure that runs through the blues like a recurring dream: the one who shows up…