Nico Hedley Emits a Gorgeous, Late-Night Twang on ‘Painterly’
Queens-based artist, Nico Hedley’s debut Painterly is full of dark, alt-country masterpieces that go down like a good stiff drink.
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Chris Roberts Goes for a Ride in His “Chevy Van”
Singer-songwriter Chris Roberts covers “Chevy Van”, one of the most popular songs of 1975, on his latest EP Lost and Found.
James McMurtry Plugs Back in For ‘The Horses and the Hounds’
Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry signs with New West and gives us The Horses and the Hounds awash in loud guitars and unparalleled storytelling.
Sierra Ferrell’s Assured Debut Looks to Mid-20th Century Music for Inspiration
Sierra Ferrell’s debut album, Long Time Coming, encompasses a wide array of mid-20th-century styles. However, she leans towards classic country and roots music.
Hiss Golden Messenger Builds a Sanctuary on ‘Quietly Blowing It’
On Quietly Blowing It, Hiss Golden Messenger brings experienced Appalachian artfulness to provide just the right space to fulfill his vision.
Son Volt Pose Big Societal Questions on ‘Electro Melodier’
Son Volt’s Electro Melodier gives you melodies that are perfect for dark, cramped clubs, while Jay Farrar provides thought-provoking lyrics.
Mipso Journey to the “Big Star” Inside Us
“Big Star” from acoustic string quartet Mipso captures the band’s roots in primitive Appalachian sonics and auditory adventures into space-age sounds.
Dallas Burrow Goes Home to Texas to Discover Himself on New LP
Country artist Dallas Burrow’s best songs are when he’s looking inward. No wonder he named the record after himself.
Shannon McNally Says “Help Me Make It Through the Night” (premiere)
Shannon McNally performs a stunning and brilliant take on Kris Kristofferson’s classic “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, and it’s pure country gold.
The Flatlanders Find ‘Treasures of Love’ in Classic Texas and Country Music
The Flatlanders (Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock) reunite on Treasures of Love for a collection of Texas and country music songs mixed with some new, original tracks.
Amy Helm’s Band Bond with Dad Levon Stirs a ‘Flood’ of Memories on Third Solo Album
Carrying on a family tradition of folksy musicality with joie de vivre, Amy Helm rambles on as a performer enriching the same stomping grounds where her father firmly planted his roots.