Sam Llanas Goes "All Day" with New Single (premiere)
Notable blues rocker Sam Llanas showcases his new country stylings with his southwest-flavored track, "All Day".
23 May 2018
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Horse Feathers' Metamorphosis From Americana Constructionists to Country-Rock Band Is Complete
Anchored by strong songwriting and an evolving sonic palette, Horse Feathers turn in yet another solid record with Appreciation.
22 May 2018
Gretchen Peters Tells American Stories on 'Dancing With the Beast' Marked by an Abundance of Compassion
This is a dark album, to put it mildly, with songs that manage, with deft use of language, to cram a whole epic into three minutes.
18 May 2018
Ry Cooder Seeks Comfort in Gospel Music on 'The Prodigal Son'
Ry Cooder's first album in six years exchanges pointed political commentary for spiritual songs of comfort and consolation.
16 May 2018
Kelly Willis Returns to Old School of Thought to Teach Herself a Lesson on 'Back Being Blue'
In an in-depth interview, Austin singer-songwriter Kelly Willis discusses 30 years filled with ups and downs and her decision to make a throwback record — her first solo album since 2007 — that surely will stand the test of time.
16 May 2018
Dead Horses Explore the American Experience with Precision on 'My Mother the Moon'
Folk band Dead Horses' third album My Mother the Moon soars as a solid reflection of music and its capability for expression and healing.
14 May 2018
Cliff Westfall Brings "More and More" to the Table (premiere)
Cliff Westfall brings old-school country music back to the forefront with his new single "More and More".
11 May 2018
Benjamin Jaffe Dives Into 'Oh, Wild Ocean of Love' While HoneyHoney Take Deep Breath
While he takes a break from HoneyHoney, Benjamin Jaffe explores the unpredictable side of a solo artist and makes the most out of some fortuitous "Guest" appearances.
11 May 2018
Birds of Chicago Summon Traditional Americana with Global Influences on 'Love in Wartime'
Finding inspiration from the act of love, Birds of Chicago's Love in Wartime provides an unadulterated take of classic Americana.
11 May 2018
Brother Dege Gets Into the Deep Self and the Deep South With "Country Come to Town" (premiere)
Louisiana treasure Brother Dege offers a taste of upcoming effort, Farmer's Almanac, with a tale of what happens when you trade the dirt road for the paved one.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
10 May 2018
Paul McDonald Reflects on Heartache in the Digital Age with "Modern Hearts" (premiere)
Paul McDonald explores the deepest trenches of modern heartbreak on "Modern Hearts".
10 May 2018
Jerry Castle Gives Us a 'Brand New Hello' With "Lil Bit" (premiere)
Jerry Castle's "Lil Bit" offers some sun in the midst of American gloom and the new video provides further insight into the tune's emotional heft.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
08 May 2018
Brian Belknap Contemplates Loss, Celebrates Friendship With 'In Lieu of Flowers' (album premiere)
Veteran San Francisco musician Brian Belknap gets help from stellar friends on his new emotionally charged LP, which he tells us all about in an exclusive interview.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
07 May 2018
The Lied-To's Embrace 'The Lesser of Two Evils' (album premiere)
Americana duo the Lied-To's' sophomore album is a darkly compelling dive into the realities that they've faced as single parents.
07 May 2018
The Mallett Brothers Band Usher in a Roots Rock Revival with "Long Black Braid" (premiere)
The Mallett Brothers Band's latest single meshes rock 'n' roll sentiment with folk troubadour storytelling with this gripping road anthem.
07 May 2018
Wrinkle Neck Mules Members Step Out As Psychedelic Folkies on 'Leon III' (album stream)
Wrinkle Neck Mules Members Andy Stepanian and Mason Brent form new group Leon III to explore their more experimental leanings and their new record is stunning.
04 May 2018
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