'Other Girls' Demonstrates Lillie Mae's Creative and Musical Ingenuity
Produced by David Cobb, Other Girls is the album that will garner Americana/alt-country artist Lillie Mae the attention she richly deserves.
15 Aug 2019
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Introducing Madison Cunningham, a Young and Timeless Talent
On her debut album Who Are You Now, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham sounds like she's been writing music for decades. In this extensive interview, the rising artist tells her story.
14 Aug 2019
"To a New Level": An Interview with Natalie Hemby of the Highwomen
Prolific singer-songwriter Natalie Hemby traces her path to becoming one of the Highwomen and hints at a new solo album during the Newport Folk Festival.
13 Aug 2019
Americana's Eilen Jewell Celebrates the 'Gypsy' Life
Eilen Jewell's music provides a way for us to sonically amble through the daily grind without being weighed down by it. We can all be gypsies for the length of a song, even when lamenting our restricted existence.
13 Aug 2019
Penny and Sparrow Sprinkle Some R&B on Their Folk Music with 'Finch'
Austin folkies Penny and Sparrow explore low key R&B textures and add a bit of soulful punch to their lovely sound on Finch.
12 Aug 2019
Mark Mulcahy's 'The Gus' Is an Elusive and Mysterious Delight
Taking inspiration from the short fiction of George Saunders and featuring guest appearances from Rain Phoenix and J. Mascis, Mark Mulcahy condenses ten brilliant and baffling short stories into barely a half hour of music.
07 Aug 2019
Kacy & Clayton Capture Loneliness, Desolation on "High Holiday" (premiere + interview)
"High Holiday" is the new song culled from Kacy & Clayton's upcoming Jeff Tweedy-produced LP on New West. Clayton Linthicum chats about the writing and recording process and life on his country's Great Plains.
06 Aug 2019
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.
05 Aug 2019
Tyler Childers Unleashes Some Feel-Good Vibes Out on 'Country Squire'
With Country Squire, Tyler Childers creates a feel-good country record to close out the summer. It's not too late to throw a party, and Childers will keep you swinging.
02 Aug 2019
For the Sake of the Song: Sadler Vaden Talks Producing the High Divers
A solo artist and member of Jason Isbell's 400 Unit, Sadler Vaden discusses producing one of South Carolina's most promising acts, the High Divers, and letting go of work once it's done.
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02 Aug 2019
Americana's Monica Rizzio and Mindy Smith Join Forces on "While With You" (premiere)
Monica Rizzio's soothing love song, "While With You", is her first co-write with fellow Americana artist and longtime friend, Mindy Smith.
01 Aug 2019
Ben Winship's Stringed Instrument Adventures in Americana
Ben Winship's two new Americana albums give listeners the choice of tight and focused or loose and eclectic. But it is perfectly fine to choose both.
26 Jul 2019
Albi & the Wolves Bring Their Bluegrass to New Heights on 'This Is War' (album stream) (premiere)
New Zealand bluegrass band Albi & the Wolves renovate their sound with their electrifying new album, This Is War.
26 Jul 2019
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.
25 Jul 2019
I'm With Her and Darlingside in Photos at Celebrate Brooklyn
Enjoy photos of folk/Americana groups I'm With Her and Darlingside at Celebrate Brooklyn! this past weekend. I'm With Her will be appearing at this weekend's Newport Folk Festival.
24 Jul 2019
Beth Bombara Looks Outward With "Criminal Tongue" (premiere + interview)
Beth Bombara's new album, Evergreen, is in part about reclaiming personal dignity but, occasionally, the personal and the private intersect. Hear her new single "Criminal Tongue".
23 Jul 2019
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