NPR “Turning the Tables” List – A Conversation, Part Seven: Pop Goes the Country Universe (MIA & WTF) August 27, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3 We wrap up our NPR feature with a look at the baffling inclusions and exclusions from beyond the Country Universe.
Single Review: Mickey Guyton – “Nice Things” August 24, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 8 Mickey Guyton knows why the caged bird sings, and God love her for that.
Single Review: Maren Morris, “I Could Use a Love Song” August 23, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 2 Another solid radio single undermined by its production choices.
Single Review: Delta Rae, “A Long and Happy Life” August 22, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3 Country radio would be better if it embraced the talent and optimism of Delta Rae.
Single Review: Midland, “Drinkin’ Problem” August 21, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3 Take your authenticity fetishes elsewhere; this single is just fine.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Five: NPR MIA (Jonathan’s Picks) August 7, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 13 Five artists – okay, technically six – that Jonathan Keefe believes were MIA from the NPR list.
Single Review: Bailey Bryan, “Own It” February 3, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 6 “Own It” is what Kelsea Ballerini hath wrought.
Single Review: Frankie Ballard, “You’ll Accomp’ny Me” February 2, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 0 A country artist covering Bob Seger? In this case, it’s better in theory than in execution.
Single Review: Old 97s feat. Brandi Carlile, “Good With God” February 1, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 4 Bring on the hellfire and brimstone: Old 97s and Brandi Carlile are ready.