Adobe And Teardrops Podcast

Better late than never!!!

Hey! Vote for me in the Self Made Indie Podcast Awards for Best Music Podcast, Best Female Host, and Best Patreon here! Voting ends on 2/28! Album of the Week: Ben Trickey -- We Are Not Lucky We Are Blessed Ben Trickey's newest album, We Are Not Lucky We Are Blessed, is his finest effort to date. It's making me do things I haven't for a long time: feel things, for example. But, most importantly, it made me feel sad when it ended because I wanted more. Trickey sings and writes with a prophetic voice reminiscent of Bill Mallonee of the Vigilantes of Love. While I feature some of the quieter songs on the podcast, Trickey can fill a stadium with his artful soundscapes, the soundtrack to despair, dread, and, in spite of it all, hope. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

1. Mando Saenz -- "The Leaving Side" (All My Shame)
2. Olivia Ellen Lloyd -- "Emily" (Loose Cannon)
3. Tommy Alexander -- "River Run Down" (Single)
4. Mo Kenney -- "Hard On You" (Single)
5. Sarah Petite -- "The Misfits" (Rare Bird)
6. Ben Trickey -- "Mundane Supernova" (We Are Not Lucky We Are Blessed)
7. Jim's Not Dead -- "Can't Stop Now" (Single)
8. Embla and the Karidotters -- "Bergen Blues" (Howling)
9. Charlie Treat -- "Drive My Blues Away" (The Comet)
10. Chris Pierce -- "Chain Gang Fourth of July" (American Silence)
11. Wild Earp -- "Same Old Sorry Lesson" (Single)
12. Amythyst Kiah -- "Black Myself" (Single)
13. Casten Wong -- "Why On Earth" (Single)

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I made some found poems out of the song titles! Hope you enjoy!

Album of the Week: Casper Allen -- The Magnolia Sessions

Casper Allen's got the perfect singing voice -- and his writing and playing aren't too far behind. This live recording, including some older songs and new songs that are being prepped for his solo debut, finds Allen at his rawest and most relaxed. We can hear him chatting with his girlfriend and the folks from Anti-Corporate Records who were manning the recording. In fact, it's this session that inspired the series.

I interviewed Aaron Lee Tasjan for Country Queer Spotlight! Listen here or subscribe on your podcast app! Vote for me for the Self-Made Independent Podcasters Award! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

1. Spencer Burton -- "Further" (Coyote)
2. Katarina Pejak -- "Silver Little River"(Roads That Cross)
3. Brooke Brown -- "I Don't Chase Whiskey" (Single)
4. Katie Dahl -- "Good Northern Ground" (Wildwood)
5. Sam Phelps -- "Choices" (Talking to a Friend)
6. Casper Allen -- "Dirty Now" (The Magnolia Sessions)
7. Jeff Brown -- "A Death on the Midnight Special" (Single)
8. Hailey Whitters -- "Fillin' My Cup (feat. Little Big Town)" (Single)
9. Greg Farley -- "Skippy" (Brown Bag)
10. John Paul Keith -- "If I Had Money" (Rhythm of the City)
11. Katy Kirby -- "Juniper" (Cool Dry Place)
12. Wet Leather -- "Everybody Else (Is Doing It on TV)" (Single)
13. The Doubtfires -- "My Phone Is Full of George Jones" (Rumble and Clatter)
14. Oh Susannah -- "In the Darkroom at the School" (A Girl in Teen City)

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It's the February 12th episode of this here thing, but we're not gonna do Valentine's Day. Bleh. Speaking of "bleh," why are people listing Morgan Wallen as a musical influence after this past week? You don't realize what that says about you? Or maybe you do... Also, Bella is a cuddle pirate. Album of the Week: The Barlow -- The Horseshoe Lounge This album is perfect. I know that's not an exciting thing for a music writer to say but, really, I wouldn't change a note on here. The Barlow have pitch-perfect lyrics: stories of ordinary people that are so carefully told, and with so much empathy, that you will Feel Things. But the band also kicks in with just the perfect mix of distortion and steel guitars to make it feel like a party, or that you're hanging out at the eponymous Horseshoe Lounge. Goodness knows, we all need things to help us feel like we're having a night out with our favorite local band, and The Horseshoe Lounge takes me there. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

1. Jutta Hipp -- "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance" (The Jutta Hipp Quinted)
2. The Barlow -- "Horseshoe Lounge" (Horseshoe Lounge)
3. Hailey Whitters -- "Fillin' My Cup (feat' Little Big Town)" (Single)
4. Joel Schwelling -- "Nothin' Sadder" (Single)
5. Beth Lee -- "Birthday Song" (Waiting On You Tonight)
6. Wolf Van Eflmand -- "Take a Little Sadness" (All Blue)
7. Brent Funkhouser -- "Back on the Horse" (The Next Karaoke Star)
8. John John Brown -- "Armadillo Song" (Single)
9. Devil Love -- "Broken Things" (Broken Things)
10. NRCSSST -- "Love Suicide" (NRCSSST)
11. Dirty Streets -- "Movements #2" (Blades of Grass)
12. D'Orjay the Singing Shaman -- "New Kind of Outlaw" (New Kind of Outlaw)
13. Scott MacKay -- "Romance Novel" (Stupid Cupid)

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Rachel is snow-blind and annoyed! So only one thing is new. But also, there's lots of jazz, country, and rock in this week's episode -- just a fun smorgasbord of everything!

Album of the Week: Mary Halvorson -- Code Girl I don't know enough about jazz to say anything educated about this album. But from the perspective of someone who's into guitar-based music, Halvorson is incredible. She can shred as hard as any hair metal band, but chooses her moments of maximalism carefully. Code Girl is a brief visit into a universe with epic vistas and narrow windows. And if you've been listening to rock'n'roll for any period of time, you'll appreciate a jazz take on the old "I'm sick of touring" song. While you're here, check out this list of Caribbean country music from Holler. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

1. Sarah King -- "War Pigs" (Single)
2. Drayton Farley -- "Tightrope" (Stoic Faces)
3. Have Gun, Will Travel -- "Let the Sunlight In (Demo)" (Raw Materials: Home Demos)
4. Creekbed -- "Lengthening Light" (Single)
5. D'Orjay the Singing Outlaw -- "New Kind of Outlaw" (New Kind of Outlaw)
6. Taylor Ackmeran's Global Acid Reset -- "Stand Tall" (Encephelon)
7. Leeann Skoda -- "Still" (Single)
8. baby chemist -- "I'll Still Be Here" (Single)
9. MINUTEMEN -- "It's Expected I'm Gone" (Double Nickels on the Dime)
10. Mary Halvorson -- "Off the Record" (Code Girl)
11. Willie Jones -- "American Dream" (Single)
12. Chuck Briseno -- "Draw You a Map (Live at Sun Studio)" (Single)
13. Jade Turner -- "Hangover Blues" (Single)

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As always, this episode is PACKED with country, punk, blues, pretty much anything you want. Bella co-hosts, plus we get an interview with the delightful Bronte Fall! Album of the Week: Pony Bradshaw -- Calico Jim This album is rife with intensely passionate songwriting and a true sense of place. On Calico Jim, Pony Bradshaw explores the underbelly of Appalachia -- and a path for the future. These are punk rock lyrics with traditional backing, a potent combination in Bradshaw's hands -- add in the emotional conviction in his performance and you've got an electric combination. I've added this song to my 2021 Album of the Year list as one I'll return to next winter. This week's episode is sponsored by the Choose Your Struggle podcast. Listen to real-life people share their struggles with addiction and mental health and #EndTheStigma today.

1. Tucker Riggleman & the Cheap Dates -- "Curtain" (Alive and Dying Fast)
2. King Commoner -- "Everyone That I Know" (Love Travels Light)
3. Bubblewands -- "Astronaut" (Single)
4. Leah and the Truth -- "Modern Disease" (Single)
5. Pony Bradshaw -- "Dope Mountain"(Calico Jim)
6. Ghalia Volt -- "Can't Escape"(One Woman Band)
7. Hugh Phillips -- "Jack Devise" (It's Been a Long Time)
8. Melissa Erin -- "Settle on Down" (Single)
9. Lilly Winwood -- "Few More Records" (Time Well Spent)
10. Saugeye -- "Dirt On Your Hands" (Saugeye)
11. Eric Church -- "Doing Life With Me" (Single)
12. Nellen Dryden -- "Come On Honey" (Standstill)
13. Mother Juniper -- "Carolina" (Single)

INTERVIEW: Bronte Fall Featured music from her EP Finishing School:

• "Six Years"
• "White Dress"

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Mostly mellow vibes this week and a quick correction: I did, in fact, play King of the Tramps' latest album on Episode 89 of Adobe & Teardrops, way back when.

1. Mike Meehan and The Lucky Ones -- "Cross to Bear" (Freaks and Wonders)
2. King of the Tramps -- "Death's Door" (Wicked Mountain)
3. Brightwire -- "Cracked Edges" (Cracked, Flawed, and Frayed)
4. Bailey Bigger -- "A Lot Like I Do" (Let's Call it Love)
5. Jim Knable & The Randy Bandits-- "(I'm Not a) Bad Guy" (Blue Reunion)
6. Anna May -- "Careless" (Kites)
7. Greg Wheeler -- "Highway USA" (Rhythm of the Road)
8. Deadass Dobro -- "Shameful Blake" (Single)
9. Roundeye -- "Catatonic (I'm Not a Communist)" (Culture Shock Treatment)
10. sock jock -- "know" (Single)
11. Rat Tally -- "Shrug" (Single)
12. Uncle Ben's Remedy -- "Name On My Shirt" (Easy Way to Here)
13. James Stephen -- "I Missed That Train" (Single)

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This week's episode is sponsored by the Choose Your Struggle podcast. Listen to real-life people share their struggles with addiction and mental health and #EndTheStigma today.

Otherwise, not a whole lot going on -- just the usual blend of Americana, country, punk and funk! Album of the Week: Uncle Ben's Remedy -- Easy Way to Here If you're looking for some of that rough-and-tumble country punk that's so hard to find these days, check out Easy Way to Here. There's nothing but great songs and boot-stomping here. Uncle Ben's Remedy can part as hard as anybody, but when they want to slow things down and delve into the small tragedies of every day people, they do a fantastic job there, too. The album came out in December, but it's good a way to start the year as any.

1. Cristina Vane -- "Half Moon Baby" (Magnolia Sessions)
2. Uncle Ben's Remedy -- "Drink to Remember" (Easy Way to Here)
3. Alison Self -- "Whiskey Drunk" (Single)
4. Moon Mouth -- "Ghost" (Single)
5. Jason Anderson -- "Omaha" (What It Was and What We Wanted)
6. Dazz & Brie -- "Darlene" (Can't Chase Girls & Your Money Too)
7. Jessye DeSilva -- "Something Wicked" (Hover)
8. Dope Lemon -- "Kids Fallin' In Love" (Single)
9. Jane McNealy -- "This Can't Be the End (feat. Harold Battiste and Melvin Lastie" (Single)
10. Hardened and Tempered -- "Hold the Line" (Hold the Line)
11. Old Joy -- "Summer Passing" (Monks Aflame)
12. John Driskell Hopkins -- "Missing You All, All the Time" (Single)
13. Love Crumbs -- "Cavalcades" (Single)

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New year, new intro! This week is a fun grab-bag of singles and deep cuts from albums I enjoyed in 2020. In case you missed it, you can listen to my interview with Mike West on Into the Van!

1. Two Cow Garage -- "History Now" (Brand New Flag)
2. Dan Whitaker -- "Movin' On With You" (Movin' On With You)
3. Oklahoma Uprising -- "Karma" (High Sign)
4. Jeremy Parsons -- "Things to Come" (Things to Come)
5. Donal Hinley -- "Couldn't Breath" (Diary of a Snowflake)
6. Strays Don't Sleep -- "Hope is a Love Song" (A Short Film For a Long Story EP)
7. Andrew Leahey & the Homestead -- "Until There's Nothing But Air" (Single)
8. The Freight -- "Fish & a Bike" (Single)
9. Tibe d'Oro -- "x + x" (x+x = 1)
10. Jackie Venson -- "Go My Way" (Vintage Machines)
11. Mic Harrison and the High Score -- "Bright Spot" (Bright Spot)
12. Snack Cat -- "Breaking Point" (Single)
13. Robert Connely Farr -- "If It Was Up To Me" (Country Supper)
14. Slim Hanson and the Poor Choices -- "I Can Hear You Cryin'" (Bustin' Broncs and Honky Tonks)
15. Axel O -- "Not Built For Love" (Single)
16. Mariel Buckley -- "No Surprise" (Single)

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Here it is -- my top 10 of 2020!

There are probably a lot of people you'd expect me to have in my top 20, like John Moreland and American Aquarium. While those artists made huge strides in pushing their own boundaries, they just didn't make as much of an emotional impact on me as the albums featured here. For me, top albums need to both push boundaries AND make me FEEL SOMETHING. These are the 20 albums this year that made my heart skip a beat.

1. Kory Quinn -- "On the Borderline" (Home of the Brave)
2. Maya de Vitry -- "Bread for the Circus" (How to Break a Fall)
3. Ben de la Cour -- "In God We Trust...All Others Pay Cash" (Shadowland)
4. Juni Ata -- "I'll Try Anything Twice" (Saudade)
5. Nana Grizol -- "Plantation Country" (South Somewhere Else)
6. Fern Maddie -- "Of Song and Bone" (North Branch River)
7. Angelica Garcia -- "Jicama" (Cha Cha Palace)
8. Jake Blount -- "The Angels Done Bowed Down" (Spider Tales)
9. Stephanie Lambring -- "Daddy's Disappointment" (Autonomy)
10. Shameika Stepney -- "Shameika Said (feat. Fiona Apple)" (Single)
11. Fiona Apple -- "Relay" (Fetch the Bolt Cutters)

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There are probably a lot of people you'd expect me to have in my top 20, like John Moreland and American Aquarium. While those artists made huge strides in pushing their own boundaries, they just didn't make as much of an emotional impact on me as the albums featured here. For me, top albums need to both push boundaries AND make me FEEL SOMETHING. These are the 20 albums this year that made my heart skip a beat.

We'll listen to #20 - 11 this week, and then count down to the new year next week.

1. Ashley McBryde -- "Velvet Red" (Never Will)
2. Possessed By Paul James -- "Be At Rest" (As We Go Wandering)
3. Brian Johannesen -- "Tired (Last Time I Saw Her)" (Holster Your Silver)
4. Little Big Town -- "The Daughters" (Nightfall)
5. Lilly Hiatt -- "Little Believer" (Walking Proof)
6. Paisley Fields -- "You Me and the Country" (Electric Park Ballroom)
7. Samantha Crain -- "Holding to the Edge of Night" (A Small Death)
8. SG Goodman -- "Space and Time" (Old Time Feeling)
9. Austin Lucas -- "Drive" (Alive in the Hot Zone!)
10. Becky Warren -- "Me And These Jeans" (The Sick Season)

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