Maverick Smith’s “We Make Fire, They Make Smoke” lands not with a thud, but with the distinct, satisfying crackle of something catching alight. It’s a title that carries the grit of the Ohio Valley in its consonants, a resolute statement from a band – Paige Bosic on commanding vocals and rhythm guitar, Sean Boynes sculpting soundscapes on guitar, Jim Courtney’s intricate drumming, Charlie Kovach’s...

Two decades of harmony culminate in this eclectic tribute to iconic voices and far-flung inspirations from throughout the world. The core of I NU was created when Marianne and Hnawej's magnetic fields were coupled together. Their creative affinity spans a greater breadth, thanks to the two decades' worth of life experiences and musical discovery that have been woven together to form a symphony, and their enthusiasm...