Out of the Box

"Little Rope" by Sleater-Kinney is a captivating part of the band’s second act, it’s their fourth album since coming out of retirement. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, it’s a powerful expression of what living in a world of perpetual crisis has done to us

"Little Rope" by Sleater-Kinney is a captivating part of the band’s second act, it’s their fourth album since coming out of retirement. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, it’s a powerful expression of what living in a world of perpetual crisis has done to us

Join us on Thursday nights from January 11 through March 7 for a FREE concert by one of Hampton Roads' best local bands, hosted live by WHRO's Paul Shugrue!

Chris Stapleton is at the top of his game. His new album "Higher" is a masterful blend of country, soul, and blues that showcases his remarkable vocal range

A Sense of Community is what Michael Franti & Spearhead are after on their 13 th studio album “Big Big Love.”

John Darneille, a novelist and leader of the Mountain Goats is a story teller. The new album “Jenny From Thebes” is a full blown rock opera about a character first introduced on a 2002 album

Counting The Rolling Stones out is never a good bet. Even though it’s been eighteen years since their last album of new material and even longer since they’ve put out something compelling, “Hackney Diamonds” is the return to form that no one ever expected

In January Margo price released the album “Strays”, getting rave reviews for the collection of songs that push the envelope of Americana music. Now, she’s released “Strays 2” a companion recording that stands on it’s own but also expands the first album’s mythology.

Sufjan’s Stevens new album “Javelin” is a career defining work

Wilco’s nearly thirty year history has yielded some classic albums but it’s the band’s ability to reflect the present day in their music that has set them apart. On their 13 th album “Cousin” they offer some reflections on the world today and their inability to understand it.