Archive - Today I Heard

The Backlog: June ‘25

A strong crop, led by a remarkable pivot from a former Zach Bryan styled act.

Jun 29 •

Cracked Rear View

when musing on the past opens up future vistas

Jun 13 •

The Morgan Wallen Post-Expectations Reality Check. TLDR: eh.

Jun 6 •

May 2025

Old School Cool

How and why artists move things forward by going backwards

May 26 •

A Preemptive Approach

In which Joe reviews Morgan Wallen's new record. Sort of.

May 18 •

April 2025

The Backlog: 2025 Edition

Apr 30 •

The Paradox of Choice

In which Joe puts on his psychology hat and does some diagnostics on mainstream country.

Apr 18 •

Feeling The Miles

Searching for the perfect road trip record

Apr 11 •

March 2025

Kenny Chesney, Country Music Hall Of Famer?

I have some thoughts.

Mar 30 •

Letters to the Editor - vol. 2

Short questions, long answers

Mar 24 •

February 2025

When The Hunter Becomes The Hunted

What happens when you succeed beyond your wildest dreams?

Feb 28 •

You’ve Got Mail: An Announcement

Reader mailbag submissions are now open!

Feb 13 •

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