Zackary Kephart

Album Review: Juliet McConkey, Disappearing Girl

September 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Even in a banner year for country music, make time for Juliet McConkey’s debut. It’s well worth the listen.

Album Review: Waylon Payne, Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me

September 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Waylon Payne makes a grand return with his latest work.

Album Review: Mickey Guyton, Bridges

September 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 3

On Bridges, Mickey Guyton proves why she should have been a star long ago.

5 Five-Second Single Reviews: Larry Fleet, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Elvie Shane, and Morgan Wallen

September 17, 2020 Zackary Kephart 4

We’re reviving an old review format, because how else does one deal with five dudes releasing new singles to country radio?

Identity Through Imaging

September 10, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7

An essay on how visual representation has shaped country music.

Classic Country Singles: Ricky Skaggs, “Highway 40 Blues”

September 8, 2020 Zackary Kephart 3

It’s about Kentucky, not Nashville!

Single Review: Carly Pearce, “Next Girl”

September 8, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

“Next Girl” doesn’t channel the best of ’90s country, but it’s an interesting artistic pivot for Carly Pearce nonetheless.

Album Review Roundup: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Zephaniah OHora, and Colter Wall

September 2, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7

Mary Chapin Carpenter offers hope, Zephaniah OHora channels the sounds of yesterday, and Colter Wall doesn’t deliver a lot of punch in this roundup post.

Album Review: Ruston Kelly, Shape & Destroy

September 2, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

“Shape & Destroy,” while aiming for lower stakes, is no less compelling that previous Ruston Kelly projects.

Single Review: Chris Stapleton, “Starting Over”

August 30, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

“Starting Over” signals an underwhelming return for Chris Stapleton.