Theo Lawrence is an Austin, Texas-based Frenchman who makes good, worn-in country music with a Charlie Rich voice and Ray Price songcraft. Listen to his new Daytrotter session here.
CineMusic: Twenty years ago today, Sofia Coppola’s opulent third film received a polarized response at Cannes for its loose, postmodern portrayal of the Queen consort of France’s life, but its legacy endures, especially for its subversive, anachronistic soundtrack.
Time Capsule: Thirty years ago, Jakob Dylan’s band channeled years of disappointment and rejection into one of the most successful roots-rock records of the decade, with the help of T Bone Burnett, Adam Duritz, and a single headlight.
Paste Pick: The LA collective’s latest is a pair of side-length pieces that are big and broad yet manage to preserve the players’ virtuosic synchronicity.