An essay on my evolving Taylor Swift fandom and experiencing the defining concert event of an era.
Eras: The Tour, The Film, and My Winding Road as a Swiftie
The 706 Digest: August 2023
Zach Bryan's superb surprise album highlights a stacked month that also marked a return from Turnpike Troubadours and a rock opus from Grace Potter.
The 706 Digest: May 2023
The Jonas Brothers unveil a summer soundtrack, Brandy Clark wrenches more hearts, Kesha gets gagged and guttural, and Marty Stuart delivers a flat-out classic.
The 706 Digest: February 2023
February was a packed month with marquee releases from Shania Twain, Paramore, Pink, and Dierks Bentley, but two others may provide the dark horse picks.
The 706 Digest: January 2023
Margo Price and Sam Smith launch the year with bold new albums, while Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Iris DeMent and Lizzo offer new single tracks.
Fifty Best Albums of 2022: Part II
Orville Peck, Harry Styles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lizzo, and Lucius are among the creators of our 25 best records of the year.
The 706 