Julian Taylor – Anthology Vol. 2 Canada has long been a wellspring of exceptional songwriting talent. From the poetic introspection of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to the narrative mastery of Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Young, the country’s musical lineage is rich and enduring. More contemporary voices such as Ron Sexsmith and Sarah McLachlan have […]
Road Trip Earworms 2024 – Editor’s Pick for Favorite Songs There’s nothing like an earworm, sounding so good no matter how many times you play it. I’ve been an earworm listener since I was a kid – hitting repeat to keep that feeling going for hours. There were a lot of them this year. I […]
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Julian Taylor – Pathways Julian Taylor has a new album Pathways, produced by Colin Linden. Julian crafts poetic folk and bluesy songs with an easy style and lyrics with optimism and just a touch of lovelorn weariness, the kind that those of us who’ve been through it instantly recognize. With a track featuring Allison Russell […]
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Julian Taylor photo by Fredric France Indies Keeping Secrets Americana Highways’ Key to the Highway series Fans always clamor to learn more about their favorite, most beloved musicians and those who travel with them. There’s such an allure to the road, with its serendipity, inevitable surprises, and sometimes unexpected discomforts. This interview series is a […]
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Julian Taylor – “Running Away” Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Julian Taylor’s song “Running Away,” from his forthcoming album Pathways, due to be released on September 27 via Howling Turtle, Inc. This song will be available on May 29. Pathways was produced and mixed Colin Linden with production assistance by Janice Powers; recorded […]
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The Beatles’ Revolver Reappears as a Box Set Can we pinpoint the time when the Beatles took their first giant step beyond creating extraordinary pop/rock love songs to chase even loftier ambitions? The answer is yes: it was April 1966, a mere three years after the UK release of their first album, Please Please Me, […]
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