{
  "id": 1785657,
  "title": "Jake Xerxes Fussell – “Boney” & “Boll Weevil”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/jake-xerxes-fussell-boney-boll-weevil",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T19:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2508691/jake-xerxes-fussell-boney-boll-weevil/music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jake Xerxes Fussell, the folk singer-songwriter, has released two new songs titled Boney and Boll Weevil. Boney is believed to be a short drag, a chantey sung to accompany and keep pace for a brief hauling task aboard a ship. The song recounts aspects of Napoleon Bonaparte's life, often in a fractured and out-of-order manner. Boll Weevil, on the other hand, is set closer to home, dealing with themes of encroachment, influx, growth, and the invasive. The song portrays the Boll Weevil as a literal parasite, a savvy market competitor, and a quirky nuisance, among other interpretations. Both songs are part of Fussell's album The Old Beloved Path, set for release on September 18 via Fat Possum.",
  "summary": "Last month, Jake Xerxes Fussell announced his new album The Old Beloved Path . He shared the lead single \" Rock Island Line ,\" which was his take on the American traditional. Today, the folk singer-songwriter is back with \"Boney\" and \"Boll Weevil.\" The post Jake Xerxes Fussell – “Boney” & “Boll Weevil” appeared first on Stereogum .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}