Natalie Hemby Making “Herstory” at AmericanaFest
Natalie Hemby professes her love for Nashville, where this Highwoman has experienced ups and downs but seems ready to hit the high notes now.
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The Body and BIG|BRAVE Conjure Dark Folk Magic on Captivating ‘Leaving None But Small Birds’
The Body and BIG|BRAVE’s Leaving None But Small Birds is a rich, elemental, and engrossing slice of doom-laden American folk music.
Sam Johnson’s ‘Along the Dark Edges of Everything’ Is an Auspicious Debut Album
Sam Johnson led Boston punks Choke Up but now delivers a stirring collection of Americana exploring darkness and light on Along the Dark Edges of Everything.
The Milk Carton Kids Became a Band on ‘Prologue’
The Milk Carton Kids bring their somber, acoustic sound together as a duo on this reissue of their career-defining album Prologue.
Colin Linden Waits “Until the Heat Leaves Town” Before Rising
Colin Linden’s latest single has a down and dirty vibe thanks to greasy slide guitar licks and lyrics about living in the street and hiding from the heat.
Joshua Radin Gets Back in the Game With First AmericanaFest Appearance
In the second of a three-part series previewing artists playing at AmericanaFest, singer-songwriter Joshua Radin is eager to perform in front of crowds again while trying to be “the best version of myself”.
The Way Down Wanderers Look for Peace on ‘More Like Tomorrow’
Roots band the Way Down Wanderers find a sort of rest in their self-development and in the connections they make on More Like Tomorrow.
Rachel Baiman Presents the Look of “Young Love” on Way to AmericanaFest
Opening a three-part series previewing artists playing at AmericanaFest this month, Rachel Baiman lets the movements of two expressive dancers illustrate her beautiful song in this music video premiere.
Daniel Romano Delivers Swagger and Scintillating Song Craft on ‘Cobra Poems’
Daniel Romano had a triumphant year of musical output in 2020, and with Cobra Poems his outfit delivers a sensational and poetic rock record.
Pokey LaFarge Gets Chilled-Out and Soulful on “Drink of You” (premiere)
Americana’s Pokey LaFarge returns with a new album in October, and his latest single “Drink of You” highlights his more mellow, worldly, and sophisticated music.
Eleanor Buckland’s “I’m Not Saying” Examines Unhealthy Romances (premiere)
Lula Wiles’ Eleanor Buckland steps out with a solo album in October, and the third single, “I’m Not Saying”, explores pop, rock, and Americana.