83-Year-Old Norman Blake Takes His “Time”
Acclaimed American folk artist Norman Blake share his new single “Time” from the upcoming album, Day by Day, out on 22 October via Smithsonian Folkways.
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Sean Rowe Broadens His Sound on ‘The Darkness Dressed in Colored Lights’
The Darkness Dressed in Colored Lights shows a sonic expansion for Sean Rowe, whose previous albums leaned more toward a minimal folk sound. Nothing is minimal about this album.
Pokey LaFarge Happily Dwells ‘In the Blossom of Their Shade’
Pokey LaFarge’s mix of esoteric styles takes him all over the planet, from the doo-wop city streets of big cities to the tropical climate of the Caribbean.
Dean DeLeo and Tom Bukovac Connect Like Soulmates on ‘Trip the Witch’
Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo and Nashville session ace Tom Bukovac mesh seamlessly on their remote collaboration, Trip the Witch.
The 2021 Roots N Blues Festival Celebrated Women in Roots Music
Fans reveled in the return of the 15-year-old Roots N Blues Festival and its celebration of roots music women amid a sun-drenched weekend in Missouri.
Maria Muldaur Says She’s “Vaccinated and I’m Ready for Love!”
Maria Muldaur’s bluesy but happy “Vaccinated and I’m Ready for Love!” gives us one more good reason for wanting to stay alive.
Ian Jones’ “Born Again Sinner” Is Brooding Americana Informed by His Travels (premiere)
Moody guitar licks and sauntering percussion pave the way for Ian Jones on “Born Again Sinner”. Then, he wraps his raspy tone around the tune.
The Big Sky Sound of Mercy Bell an Unlikely Outlaw
Country music’s Mercy Bell talks about finding a home in Nashville, the need for queer and nonwhite perspectives, and the transformative power of storytelling.
‘Encore’ Is a Fantastic Swan Song for Wanda Jackson
What makes Wanda Jackson’s Encore work as a fresh-sounding record and eschews moldy nostalgia is that Joan Jett finds modern rock in rockabilly.
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.
Country’s Hailey Whitters Asks “How Far Can It Go”
Hailey Whitters and Trisha Yearwood team up on the video for “How Far Can It Go”, a cute country-pop song about the power of love.