Matthew Olzmann
The author of “Mezzanines” sits down to discuss anxiety, race, and “The Velveteen Rabbit”. More
Softly Swooning World
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The latest studio release from a Boston songwriter whose liquor-honey voice never ceases to entrance. More
Carl Phillips
One of the most gifted and dynamic writers of our time discusses candidly life, liberty, and the pursuit of poetry. More
Jeffrey Eugenides
An exclusive audio interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and Michigan native Jeffrey Eugenides. More
The Hoof and The Heel
Harris Shper and Christine Hale strip it down for an intimate acoustic session.
Fred Thomas
The former frontman of Saturday Looks Good to Me records three gorgeous tracks for this special Clarity session. More
Avery County, I’m Bound to You
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In this, his most intimate and autobiographical record to date, acclaimed folk musician Barton Carroll sings beautifully of travel and truths hard-won. More
California Line
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Quiet and urgent– a sonic cloud of pale golds and purples; the shimmer of dune grass in the failing sun. St Salvia’s “California Line” is an apt end of summer record. Listen to the full stream here. More
Album: Mountain Sounds
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This month’s featured album was written in a vacant orphanage in Guatemala. Mountain Sounds is the result of a last-ditch attempt by friends Tim Hoyt and Franc Castillejos to collaborate one last time. More
Classics: Robert Wrigley Interview
In an intimate interview, the prolific American poet discusses process, politics, and his acclaimed new collection, Beautiful Country. More
Classics: Laura Veirs
Portland-based songwriter and founder of Raven Marching Band Records Laura Veirs’ exclusive acoustic session for Fogged Clarity. More
How Do You Plead?
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A full stream of the British alt-country duo My Darling Clementine’s latest album, “How Do You Plead?” More
Classics: Will Oldham Interview
Will Oldham joins me again, and this interview gives me chills. In an inspiring and introspective conversation, one of America’s greatest songwriters thoughtfully discusses tenets by which he works and lives, and why fear isn’t in the cards. More
Ross Cashiola
The lead singer of Hotel Brotherhood strips it down for this acoustic session. Ross Cashiola’s voice is sublime and makes this session a must-hear. More
Review: Rigoberto Gonzalez’s “Black Blossoms”
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Scott Hightower reviews Rigoberto Gonzalez’s 2011 collection of poems, “Black Blossoms.” More
Jeff Beam
Musician Jeff Beam records three strange and lovely acoustic tracks for this exclusive Fogged Clarity Session. More
New Work from Dave Kinsey
Kinsey’s work captures the universal essence of the human condition mainly through an energetic portrayal of urban figures. Working spontaneously, and utilizing a range of mediums, he constructs multi-layered, textured environments easily likened to the complexities of contemporary life… More
Review: Jean Gallagher’s “Start”
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Scott Hightower reviews poet Jean Gallagher’s new collection, “Start.” More