Put A Record On: Angels, Popes and Righteous Babes

Please don't remind me we only get so many summers, especially since I only have so many edibles

Welcome back to Don’t Rock the Inbox! Here’s this week’s music recommendation post and playlist, which is now for paying subscribers only! Subscribe to get access to all our new (and old) music picks and pans, and so much more. Let us know what you think of these songs, and happy listening! If you’re interested in paid content but not able to pay, shoot us an email.

We’re going to take next week off (maybe will throw up some Friday picks) since we know many of you will be off yourselves — cheers to a relaxing holiday with good food, tolerable weather and people you love!

The Good

“If You’re Gonna Leave” (live from the Kessler), Angel White: One of the best things about being on book tour last year was talking to local folks in each city about the music that they love - and no surprise that I heard about one of my favorites in Dallas, visiting Deep Vellum books (in conversation with Natalie, to boot!). And that person was Angel White. So much grit and depth in his voice - that kind of presence that forces you to hang on every strum and syllable. And he’s on tour with the Old 97’s this summer - a perfect lineup if you ask me. - MM [The Kessler rocks - NW]

“People That I Love Leave,” Cassadee Pope: