Goner Fest: A Magnet for Outsiders
In its 23rd year, Goner Fest continues to be one of the most distinct and well-curated festivals in the country.
Sham Strikes A Chord
Asheville’s Sham makes complexity accessible on “In Ordinary Fashion.” Photo by Brett Naucke.
Lambchop Makes Simplicity Sound Holy
Kurt Wagner surprises again with his 17th album, Punching the Clown.
Optic Sink and Ultra Lights Take Over Bham
Come see two of the South’s most interesting indie bands at Mom’s Basement in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday, September 11.
Richard Edge’s Elements of Nature
Richard Edge’s instrumental record Vespers captures the sound of a beautiful and tense natural world. Photo by Shawn Durham.

