Chris Stapleton has long boasted the makings of a rock star, from his dusty, commanding voice to his stadium-ready guitar chops. It’s about time he put them all to use on record. “White Horse,” the lead single on Stapleton’s new album,Higher, is a barnstorming southern-rock anthem ...
A fast-talking New York City doctor finds herself in the slow-paced world of Bluebell, AL. The culture shock leads to plenty of comical moments, but it's the quirky local characters and steamy Southern love stories that'll have viewers hooked from the very first episode. Premiered: Septembe...
***SOUTHERN MAN, Greg Iles (Morrow, $36.00, May). Fifteen years after the events of the Natchez Burning trilogy, Penn Cage is alone. Nearly all his loved ones are dead, his old allies gone, and he carries a mortal secret that separates him from the world. But Penn’s exile comes t...
The Ghostface killer came back in January 2022 with the release of Scream, the fifth film in this franchise and the first since the death of Wes Craven, and the fun continued with another sequel in 2023 (although the troubles around the production of the seventh film have been, well, notab...
like bubble wrap. Even an eliminated opp gets a “bubble bath.” It’s all fun and games. “I’m just rhyming words, I don’t even know how to rap,” he titters, showing off his masterful, hilarious approach on the hook of this year's sunniest Southern rap confection. –Adlan ...
That authenticity helps Jai’Len rise above the pack. Her single “Good Soup” gets the praise it deserves but there are many more morsels here, backed by hearty instrumentation and robust vocals. Jai’Len’s best days are yet to come, andSouthernDelicacyis a great showcase of her ...
Further Reading: “Death Metal Rebels Tomb Mold Choose the Path of Most Resistance” Listen/Buy: Rough Trade | Amazon | Apple Music | Bandcamp | Spotify | Tidal 44. Jess Williamson: Time Ain’t Accidental The fifth album by Jess Williamson is set at a distinctly Southern magic hour, embrac...
Leyla is Barton’s newest rooftop bar, bringing an exclusive lounge experience to Canberra. With sweeping views of Barton and its surrounds, through massive windows that open to let the outdoors in, Leyla is intimate and friendly. The lounge area features a mix of high and low tables, as w...
her songs populated by hidden Southern California locales and vivid discussions of her personal life.Did You Know There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvdcaptures Del Rey’s omnivorous stylistic influences and mixed feelings about family and fame. On what other artist’s album could “Peppers,” a haz...
There also exists a parallel list of The Best Non-Jazz of 2023.Note: numbering of lists (aside from A/A-) is only temporary, to make it easier for me to tally up stats. I've made no effort to order (other than alphaetical by artist) anything in grades below A-....