Hymn for Her issues new video, "Blue Balloons", ahead of roots-based new album which reminds us that roots can be found in soil other than American.
Former Uncle Lucius frontman Kevin Galloway created his soulful first solo effort as "a love letter, and a promise to my newly formed family" and it's as memorable as any of his previous work.
Our intrepid reporter caught Darlingside twice at Newport Folk Festival and chatted with the band about their new album and the touring life.
Texas songwriting legend Rodney Crowell lovingly re-records 12 of his best songs. Turn up the volume and hear a master at work.
Tom Freund's new single "East of Lincoln" is a slickly-produced roots rock tune that instantly evokes visions of California skylines.
Americana duo Big Little Lions' latest Nashville Session premiere with PopMatters highlights "a battle cry for these brave kids" in trying times.
JC Hopkins takes a look through American music past while revisiting a more recent difficult era on "Walking Cane".
Smithsonian Folkways' new artist Kaia Kater made a big splash while I witnessed many artists come together during open mic.
Soulful Americana from Reuben Bidez's sophomore release travels the distance between Roy Orbison and Jeff Buckley.
Louisiana duo Clay Parker and Jodi James' latest is a sweet summertime's look back on time gone by, influenced by the life and lyrics of Woody Guthrie.
Rayland Baxter's third album on ATO is all semi-sunny 1960s rock recalling Dr. Dog, Fruit Bats, and Beck.
Singer/violinist Amanda Shires avoids easy lessons and genre expectations in crafting a catchy and challenging new album.
On "Heaven Help Us All", the Band of Heathens create a warm, soulful, gospel sound that feels like the big hug we all need right about now.
Former Bombino guitarist Avi Salloway brings his own brand of songwriting to the fore with multifaceted quartet Billy Wylder and their new song "Roar of the Wild".
Adam Faucett's long awaited follow-up to 2014's Blind Water Meets Blind Water absolutely soars.
Without losing an ounce of their trademark expressiveness, the Herbert Bail Orchestra delivers a delicate piece of Americana to tug at the heartstrings.
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