DoT EP90: Funny Women of a Certain Age with Carole Montgomery, Andrea Henry, and Christine Hurley, Plus New Music from Lucette

Posted on May 22, 2019 by nzaino

Carole Montgomery is 61, and she won’t hesitate to mention her age onstage. That is somewhat unusual in an industry obsessed with youth....... Read More

DoT Podcast EP23: The One-Year Anniversary “Best Of” Episode

Posted on March 18, 2017 by nzaino

One year ago today, I launched the Department of Tangents Blog & Podcast, a place where I could write about my love of...... Read More

New Release Roundup: Shovels & Rope, Todd Snider, Springtime Carnivore, Brent Cobb

Posted on October 7, 2016November 8, 2016 by nzaino

MUSIC 1. Shovels & Rope – Little Seeds When I first saw Shovels & Rope live, I had the same thought I’m sure...... Read More

2016 Has Been A Great Year for Music (No, Really) Plus – The Jayhawks Live

Posted on June 14, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

Fretting about the future of music is the music fan’s national pastime. There will never be a time when someone isn’t saying, despairing...... Read More

Department of Tangents Podcast Ep3 – Producer Dave Cobb, music from Morgane Stapleton with Chris Stapleton

Posted on April 1, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

The April 1 edition of the Department of Tangents Podcast is a conversation with Dave Cobb, who won Grammys in 2015 for his...... Read More

New Release Roundup: Josh Gondelman, Reformed Whores, Iggy Pop, Dave Cobb, and Richmond Fontaine

Posted on March 18, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

COMEDY 1. Josh Gondelman Physical Whisper I was at the taping for this, and Gondelman was very much on his game. He’s a...... Read More