Articles by Scott Roos

Peter Oren Doesn't Practice What He Preaches on 'The Greener Pasture'

PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2020

The Greener Pasture, singer-songwriter Peter Oren's second release on Western Vinyl, is a thinkpiece handcrafted in the solitude of a remot...

Daniel Romano's 'Super Pollen' EP Is a Low-Stakes Romp with High-Profile Collaborators

PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2020

Super Pollen, the latest in a string of releases from prolific Welland, ON, singer-songwriter Daniel Romano, is basically a musical collabo...

The White Buffalo's 'On the Widow's Walk' Is Another Classic from One of Americana's Modern Greats

PUBLISHED Apr 16, 2020

On the Widow's Walk, the latest full-length by the White Buffalo (a.k.a. Oregon-born troubadour Jake Smith), has once again proven that one...

Spell

Opulent Decay

PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2020

Opulent Decay, the third release from Vancouver-based metal mystics Spell, is a psychedelic space rock exploration steeped in sludge and fu...

Ezra Bell

This Way to Oblivion

PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2020

This Way to Oblivion, the latest full-length outing from Portland, OR-based folk sextet Ezra Bell, sonically dishes up a healthy portion of...

100 Mile House

Love and Leave You

PUBLISHED Mar 26, 2020

Love and Leave You, the latest outing from Edmonton folk duo 100 Mile House, is a delicately crafted set of 11 folksy tracks that serves to...

JJ Voss

Come Along With Me

PUBLISHED Mar 19, 2020

Come Along With Me, the third release from Saskatchewan-based country rocker JJ Voss, is a thought-provoking journey of unorthodox subject...

Anna Lynch

Apples in the Fall

PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2020

Apples in the Fall, the latest EP from Asheville, NC's country/folk singer-songwriter Anna Lynch, is a brilliant, earthy and organic offeri...