Delta Blues’ Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Will Rock Your Soul
Blues powerhouse player Christone “Kingfish” Ingram knows how to swing, but at this week’s Extra Innings Festival, he won’t need a baseball bat to prove it.
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Vanessa Amorosi Is Feeling ‘Memphis Love’ on New LP
Putting the pop in popular as a rising star before she was 20, Australian Vanessa Amorosi takes on a soul role with her eighth studio album premiering here.
Australia’s San Cisco Reach “High” to Depict Euphoric Love
Coming together in 2009 before naming themselves San Cisco, these three Aussie indie-poppers know what the heart wants and show it in this video premiere.
Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh & Melissa Carper Bring Texas Twang to Western Swing
As Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper near the end of their summer tour together, take a deep dive inside one triple playful act making a splash.
Amy Stroup Takes a ‘Frank’ Approach to Pet Project
Well-traveled musician Amy Stroup can’t wait to get back to her Nashville home these days after experiencing “the best version of unconditional love” in life.
Sara Petite Has Fun “Bringin’ Down the Neighborhood”
Outlaw country’s Sara Petite premieres a new video as she rises to the top of her game on her latest LP with tales of revelry and rage, addiction, and rejection.
Jason Isbell Keeps Fire Raging at Home, on Road, in Studio
Turning his life around after quitting drinking, marrying Amanda Shires, and recording Southeastern, roots musician Jason Isbell has a new LP and more to celebrate.
Canada’s Bella White Is Making All the Right Moves These Days
As Bella White stays grounded, pursuing a career that should skyrocket any second now, the Canadian roots artist is set to release her stunning sophomore LP.
Whitehorse Keep Their Canadian Cool to Discover Country Concept for New LP
Whitehorse duo Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland go their separate ways to write songs, especially for an emotional album like I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying.
Magdalena Bay Warmly Welcome Visitors to Explore Their ‘Mercurial World’
What stranger things can happen to Magdalena Bay after transforming from prog-rock high schoolers to an electro/synthpop pair? Time will tell how far they go.
The Wailin’ Jennys Keep Making Sound Decisions After 20 Years of Sweet Songs
For a trio that’s been around as long as the Wailin’ Jennys, it’s time to commemorate this major anniversary and honor them with a career retrospective.
Boulder Falls Madly for Revealing Madison Cunningham
Sparked by a three-man band and her riveting guitar riffs, power player Madison Cunningham turns on an infatuated crowd with new songs and a rock-hard attitude.