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Willy Vlautin's 'Northline' Really has Its Own Soundtracknew

The slow-strummed ballads that accompany Northline provide a lush companion to Vlautin's starkly descriptive prose, and wisely, they're wordless, so you can listen and read at the same time.
The Portland Mercury  |  Alison Hallett  |  05-01-2008  |  Fiction

Lucero's Redneck Emo: Why Not?new

What Lucero espouses is mostly this: overtly sensible, poppy rock 'n' roll with an introspective vibe.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  Andy Mulkerin  |  04-14-2008  |  Reviews

Twisting The Knifenew

There's more to the perpetually misunderstood Robbie Fulks than what the alt-country press would have you believe.
Mountain Xpress  |  Steve Shanafelt  |  06-09-2005  |  Profiles & Interviews

Carolyn Mark Enjoys Infamy

Despite much radio play and some prime spots at the upcoming South by Southwest fest, alt-country singer-songwriter Carolyn Mark keeps it goofy and low-key.
Monday Magazine  |  Greg Pratt  |  08-07-2004  |  Profiles & Interviews

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