When a German-born songwriter in his sixties filters his life’s rear-view mirror through authentic American roots music, you get The Cumberland River Project and the profoundly human new EP, "Meet Me In The Rain". Frank Renfordt acts as the absolute sole architect here. He is singing, writing, producing, and physically wrapping his hands around the acoustic guitar, baritone guitar, bass, mandolin, keys, and drum...

Geonny sounds like he walked into the room with unfinished business and decided the mic could handle the rest. "Broken Names (Live)" grabs the collar, points at the mess, and asks why anyone kept pretending the mess was cute. The single has heat, sweat, and a little side-eye. That last part matters. Some breakup records cry in the bathroom. This one kicks the door open,...