John Convertino on Calexico’s The Thread That Keeps Us
A presidential election, a trip west to the coast, and an immersion in nature invigorate the indie mainstay’s latest foray into Tex-Mex-infused Americana bliss.
Article by Willie Rose | Photo by Eric Stoner
For more than twenty years, the multifaceted and keenly eclectic Arizona-based group Calexico has seamlessly merged Southern Americana, world rhythms, and controlled grit into a unique blend of hook-driven indie rock. On its ninth full-length album, released on January 26, the group furthers that vision.
