So It Goes

Reviews: The Lemon Twigs, Ashley McBryde, Neil Diamond, Linda Perry

Plus quick takes on singles by Mike D, Charli xcx and the Rolling Stones.

May 8 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Review: Charley Crockett, Clovis

A mere three weeks after closing his "Sagebrush Trilogy" with Age of the Ram, Crockett returns to indie status with the surprise album Clovis.

May 4 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Reviews: Kacey Musgraves, Middle of Nowhere. The Black Keys, Peaches!

Kacey (kind of) gets back to the country. The Black Keys (sort of) return to the blues.

May 1 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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April 2026

My Ballot for The New York Times 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters

Also included: My Also Rans

Apr 28 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Reviews: Julia Cumming, Foo Fighters, Ringo Starr, Noah Kahan, Ella Langely

Plus Sonic Youth, Little Feat, Ween, They Might Be Giants and more

Apr 24 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Taking the RRHOF Class of 2026 at Face Value

Phil Collins, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Joy Division/New Order all make their way into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as does Gram Parsons.

Apr 14 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Reviews: Flea, U2, Ween, Bon Iver Live Archive, Jack White, Pulp

Flea cuts his inevitable jazz album, U2's second surprise EP of '26, Ween takes a DAT on tour with Foo Fighters in '96, Bon Iver digs into his archive…

Apr 6 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, Mutiny After Midnight

My review of Mutiny After Midnight, the redneck disco excursion Sturgill Simpson has released under the name Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds.

Apr 1 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Quick takes: SXSW 26, Morrissey, Black Crowes, Harry Styles, Squeeze, Elvis EPiC, Kim Gordon, Aubrey Sellers

Catching up with some of the music of March.

Apr 1 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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March 2026

Augie Meyers (1940-2026)

A tribute to the Texas legend who co-founded Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados with Doug Sahm. Includes a recommended discography which happens to…

Mar 10 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Reviews: Gorillaz, Bruno Mars, Megan Moroney

Plus Bill Callahan, Crooked Fingers, a great Clifton Chenier box and a McCartney soundtrack.

Mar 5 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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February 2026

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2026 Nominees

My thoughts on the 17 acts on this year's ballot

Feb 25 • Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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