Brooklyn Vegan — words & photos by Jacob Blickenstaff Mavis Staples delivered a fiery, spiritual and deeply felt performance at the Bell House on Tuesday night in support of her 2010 album You Are Not Alone (ANTI, produced by Jeff Tweedy). Mrs. Staples,... more info

Song, by Toad — There’s nothing like starting a review with a bunch of tedious and slightly tenuous comparisons so, erm, why the fuck not, eh.  This sounds to me like a funny old mix between Natalie Merchant, Michelle Shocked and Jolie Holland. And with that out ... more info

Stereogum — "Coca Cola"'s the lead track from Brooklyn songwriter Pepi Ginsberg's forthcoming East Is East, the ten-song followup to 2008's Red. (You might recall, "The Waterline," "Son.") She's said the new collection was inspired by wanting to discover "what t... more info

Live Daily — Singer/songwriter David Gray [ tickets ] has lined up a spring headlining tour as he continues to support his most recent studio album, this summer's "Draw the Line." The British performer kicks off the outing March 11 in Houston, with the trek ru... more info

My Old Kentucky — Many of Alexa Woodward's banjo-driven folk songs slowly slink like fog down from the Appalachian mountains and hills of Virgina and wrap your soul in melancholy. Woodward's 2009 release, Speck, is full of subtle textures and well-matched harmonies t... more info

Culture Bully — Photo coverage of Matt Bauer & Jolie Holland at Minneapolis' Varsity Theater. more info

Culture Bully — Jolie Holland has announced a series of fall dates that will take bring her back to Minneapolis' Varsity Theater this coming October 12. more info

JamBase — David Gray Announces Details OF U.S. Tour In Support Of His New Studio Album Draw The Line Due Out September 22 David Gray British songwriter David Gray has announced the U.S. leg of his world tour. No doubt the crowds at these shows will ... more info

Live Daily — David Gray's seventh studio album, "Draw The Line," will hit retailers Sept. 22, according to a press release. The self-produced set, which was recorded in London, features duets with Annie Lennox and Jolie Holland. Gray also announced he will kick ... more info

All About Jazz — MUSICIANS BRINGING MUSICIANS HOME V: A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR NEW ORLEANS ARTISTS Jolie Holland WHO: Musicians Wayne Kramer (MC5), Jolie Holland, John Langford (Waco Brothers, Mekons), Saul Williams, Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows, Minus 5,... more info