S.G. Goodman is the kind of quiet figure to inspire superlatives like Indie Saint of Appalachia and Queen of Rural Queers. Her songwriting incorporates Flannery O’Connor-esque scenes and contemporary issues, perhaps best encapsulated by “Fire Sign,” in which “The sun don’t shine on the same dog’s ass every day” and “Living like a fire sign/ I was born a seeker” find astronomical compatibility. Goodman opens up about love, friendship, and loss on this year’s Planting by the Signs. Live, her endlessly expressive vocals and twilight hour melodies will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. – Caroline Drew
