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The 20 Best Americana Albums of 2024

The 20 Best Americana Albums of 2024

Americana has never been better with the quality of music, diversity of styles, and the artists’ demographics in terms of race, gender, and wealth.

Aaron Lee Tasjan Is Seriously Funny on ‘Stellar Evolution’

Aaron Lee Tasjan Is Seriously Funny on ‘Stellar Evolution’

Aaron Lee Tasjan often goes for a laugh with broad puns and subtle references to pop culture. Yes, he is funny, but he is also serious, seriously funny.

The 75 Best Albums of 2021

The 75 Best Albums of 2021

Despite a global pandemic, musicians were far more active in 2021 and had time to create their finest work. It resulted in some of the best albums in years.

The 20 Best Pop Albums of 2021

The 20 Best Pop Albums of 2021

The 20 best pop albums of the year radiate with unstoppable playlist power, much-needed sweet escapism, self-reflecting moments, and killer melodies.

Yola Is Bringing Americana to the Dance Floor

Yola Is Bringing Americana to the Dance Floor

Unafraid of fitting into any one set genre, Yola has carved out a distinct lane for herself that has few other imitators.

Aaron Lee Tasjan Explores Our Existential Condition on ‘Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!’

Aaron Lee Tasjan Explores Our Existential Condition on ‘Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!’

Aaron Lee Tasjan is a mad, creative, singer-songwriting, guitar-playing genius. The proof of this was already evident on his previous creations, but he has taken it up a notch on his latest release, the flamboyant Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!

Newport Folk Festival: A Marvelous Musical Retreat

Newport Folk Festival: A Marvelous Musical Retreat

The 2019 Newport Folk Festival delivered on all fronts with Dolly Parton, Kermit the Frog, the Highwomen and Yola as this year's MVP.

Aaron Lee Tasjan Reinvents ‘Karma For Cheap’ and Talks Songwriting (premiere + interview)

Aaron Lee Tasjan Reinvents ‘Karma For Cheap’ and Talks Songwriting (premiere + interview)

Americana's Aaron Lee Tasjan has created a re-recorded version of 2018's Karma For Cheap to which he's added a new song. The accomplished artist discusses songwriting, performing, influences, and his latest work in this wide-ranging interview.

It’s a Gift: Aaron Lee Tasjan Talks About Producing Drivin N Cryin

It’s a Gift: Aaron Lee Tasjan Talks About Producing Drivin N Cryin

Aaron Lee Tasjan talks about producing Drivin N Cryin and recognizing the importance of Kevn Kinney's lyrics: "There were a few lines that jumped out and said, 'Kevn's singing about something super-personal right now.' As soon as I realized that, I said, 'My approach has to be that people can hear and understand what he's saying clearly.'"

Aaron Lee Tasjan Channels Tom Petty and George Harrison on ‘Karma for Cheap’

Aaron Lee Tasjan Channels Tom Petty and George Harrison on ‘Karma for Cheap’

Folk rocker Aaron Lee Tasjan goes all-out, straight-ahead '70s rock on his new album Karma for Cheap.

Twang to Trombones: Top 20 Picks for AmericanaFest 2017

Twang to Trombones: Top 20 Picks for AmericanaFest 2017

When Wynonna and Lee Ann Womack drag queen impersonators are NOT the highlight of the night, you know you need to be at these shows. AmericanaFest has something for every music fan.
Brace Yourself: An Interview With Allen Thompson

Brace Yourself: An Interview With Allen Thompson

Two members of Allen Thompson's band broke their backs last year. Brace yourself for their new sound.