The Landfill, the upcoming album from Fruit Bats, expected June 12, 2026, is one to play on your next roadtrip, while you’re at the beach, or for a solo dance party while cooking dinner. It opens with “The Saddest Part of the Song,” a more energetic opening than one may initially expect from the title of the song. This introduction to The Landfill demonstrates Eric D. Johnson’s combination of the emotionally raw with musical elements of fun and vibrancy. Even in lower moments

Photo Credit: Emily Lehr Alex Heflin & the Moot Point is indisputably my favorite local band in Morgantown, WV. In a town with an insane number of incredible neotrad and folk musicians and bands, the Moot Point stands out for their eclectic jazz funk spin on original tunes, as well as their cover of “You’re Still the One” (Shania Twain) and other beloved household name songs. Their sound, comprised of a tenor electric guitar (Alex Heflin), bass guitar (Mason Atha), electric k

Photo Credit: Emily Lehr I attended the Carsie Blanton concert in Pittsburgh, PA with Nathan Evans Fox on May 21st, 2026. It was a magical evening of community and music! I first found Nathan Evans Fox on TikTok, and to be completely honest, I had explored his Substack more than his Spotify. It turns out I was just delaying my own joy, because after seeing him at The Thunderbird Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA and purchasing his new CD Heirloom, he has quickly become one of my favorit