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Miranda Lambert - "Bluebird" (Singles Going Steady)
Miranda Lambert sings her blues the way an artist paints with them on her latest single, "Bluebird".
31 Mar 2020
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Waxahatchee Takes a Turn for the Country on ​'Saint Cloud'
Katie Crutchfield's latest as Waxahatchee is a high point in an already impressive career. Saint Cloud finds an artist operating at the top of her game to produce a thrilling and inspirational work.
25 Mar 2020
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Margo Price - "Twinkle Twinkle" (Singles Going Steady)
"Twinkle Twinkle" sounds like the kind of song you blast on your drive through the Mojave – fuzzy guitars playing edgy psychedelia against Margo Price at her most devil-may-care.
23 Mar 2020
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Corona Tales: Life As an Indie Musician in 2020
Canadian Americana artist Lynne Hanson tells her tale of the Coronavirus Blues, one of canceled tour dates and diminished revenue prospects.
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19 Mar 2020
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Dixie Chicks - "Gaslighter" (Singles Going Steady)
"Gaslighter" works as an enthusiastic anthem to mark Dixie Chicks' return. The song is full of infectious pop hooks delivered loudly with a smile and a sneer.
17 Mar 2020
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Counterbalance No. 7: Bob Dylan - 'Blonde on Blonde'
Number seven marks the first appearance of a fellow we’ll be seeing a lot of, one Bob Dylan. He’s a poor fool in his prime on the 1966 opus Blonde on Blonde—Counterbalance has a listen.
16 Mar 2020
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Mandy Moore Returns at Last With 'Silver Landings'
On her first album in over a decade, Mandy Moore reclaims her voice and delivers an intimate portrait of adulthood with Silver Landings.
10 Mar 2020
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Swamp Dogg Returns With Joyful Noise on 'Sorry You Couldn't Make It'
Legendary psychedelic soulman Swamp Dogg reinvents his aesthetic or perhaps pulls back the layers to expose what he's been all along on Sorry You Couldn't Make It.
10 Mar 2020
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Steep Canyon Rangers Go Symphonic on 'Be Still Moses'
Celebrated bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers collaborate with their hometown Asheville Symphony on a new collection that will appeal to longtime fans, as well as those who only know of the band through a banjo player named Steve Martin.
06 Mar 2020
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The Mastersons Sing That Now Is 'No Time for Love Songs'
The world is unraveling around us. But Americana duo the Mastersons know better. It's human feelings that make living worthwhile, as they show on their new album, No Time for Love Songs.
05 Mar 2020
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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020
For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured.
29 Feb 2020
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Chloe Kimes Reclaims Her Own Narrative Through "Thunder" (premiere)
On her new single, "Thunder", Nashville's Chloe Kimes shares her musings on reinforcing one's inner strengths and reclaiming their personal narrative.
24 Feb 2020
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BeauSoleil's Michael Doucet Steps Out with Lâcher Prise for "Water Water" (premiere)
Cajun music legend and BeauSoleil founder Michael Doucet releases a video for "Water Water", recorded with his new adventurous, roots music quintet, Lâcher Prise.
14 Feb 2020
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Tami Neilson Examines Parenthood and Feminism via "Queenie, Queenie" (premiere + interview)
Rockabilly queen Tami Neilson gets back to basics on her new LP, as she moves between country, gospel, and R&B. She also looks back on meeting one of the artists who shaped her life, Mavis Staples. "She radiates joy," says the singer.
12 Feb 2020
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Big Hair, Big Voice, Big Twangy Guitars, Tami Neilson's Back
Rockabilly singer Tami Neilson hosts a brief but potent party straight from New Zealand on her new album, Chickaboom!
11 Feb 2020
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Corb Lund Asks For "90 Seconds of Your Time"
Corb Lund delivers a batch of new country-inspired songs that highlight his strength as a songwriter, and remembers a hunting trip that quickly went off course via "90 Seconds of Your Time".
07 Feb 2020
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Americana's Jen Starsinic Probes Depression and Anxiety in "Bad Actor" (premiere)
Americana singer-songwriter Jen Starsinic gets confessional about depressions and anxiety her new single "Bad Actor".
03 Feb 2020
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Lilly Hiatt Delivers Potent New Track, "P-Town" (premiere + interview)
Ahead of her new album Walking Proof, Americana's Lilly Hiatt shares "P-Town", where jangle and twang intermingle with loud, flesh-raising rock 'n' roll and lyrical forthrightness.
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30 Jan 2020
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Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band Go on Expedition 'Just Like Moby Dick'
Texas country artist Terry Allen has a sinister sense of humor that he uses to lighten up Just Like Moby Dick and add emotional depth to seemingly innocent situations.
27 Jan 2020
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Robert Vincent Considers the Human "Conundrum" (premiere)
Americana artist Robert Vincent considers the human condition in 2020 on "Conundrum". "We are faced with a conundrum about whether or not to remain as consumers, and continually take from the world we live in, or to start looking after our planet."
Jedd Beaudoin
13 Jan 2020
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The 10 Best Country Albums of 2019
This was a major year for country music. With Lil Nas X, the world saw the shift. But others are helping to move country from near homogeneity to a diverse pastiche.
19 Dec 2019
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Laura Oakes' "Welcome to the Family" Keeps It Real (premiere)
Country-pop's Laura Oakes takes us into the all-too-familiar world of family dysfunction with her tongue-in-cheek new single, "Welcome to the Family".
21 Nov 2019
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Light in the Attic Celebrates New Releases By Late Singer-Songwriter Jim Sullivan
Light in the Attic's Matt Sullivan discusses the legacy of the late L.A. singer-songwriter Jim Sullivan who set out for Nashville in 1975 and disappeared somewhere in New Mexico.
Jedd Beaudoin
15 Nov 2019
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Lost Dog Street Band's Benjamin Tod Readies Release of Second Solo Album With "Saguaro's Flower" (premiere)
A Heart of Gold Is Hard to Find marks first effort Lost Dog Street Band's Benjamin Tod has recorded completely sober. "Every song on this album," he says, "is for someone." Hear "Saguaro's Flower" ahead of the 22 November record release.
Jedd Beaudoin
14 Nov 2019
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Rebecca Turner Returns with 'The New Wrong Way' (premiere) (interview) (album stream)
New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Rebecca Turner fuses elements of her classic sound on The New Wrong Way, which brings together country and rock with loving tributes to two musical giants.
04 Nov 2019
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Miranda Lambert Uses Her 'Wildcard' to Fit In
Miranda Lambert can be funny on Wildcard, and she makes fun of herself as well as others. The songs are generally radio friendly. No doubt this CD will yield several hits. However, one expects more.
01 Nov 2019
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Sarah Peacock's "Lady MacGyver" Celebrates Female Ingenuity (premiere)
Inspired by a friend, Sarah Peacock's "Lady MacGyver" is an empowering Americana anthem that celebrates self-made women.
22 Oct 2019
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Pinto Bennett Dishes the Lonely Blues on "I Like Singin' the Blues in a Honky Tonk Song" (premiere)
Hardcore country artist, Pinto Bennett's new music video for "I Like Singin' the Blues in a Honky Tonk Song" provides a snapshot of the country icon in his natural habitat, performing amidst family and friends.
16 Oct 2019
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'The Lost Tapes' of Ian and Sylvia and the Great Speckled Bird
Stony Plain Records rounds up lost tapes from Canadian country/folk legends Ian and Sylvia Tyson performing as Great Speckled Bird in 1969. It was a very good discovery, indeed.
09 Oct 2019
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Chronicling Lee Hazlewood's Remarkable Career: An Interview with Hunter Lea
Lee Hazlewood guru Hunter Lea talks about the latest in a long line of archival releases from the influential artist as well as how members of the grunge and avant-garde rock communities helped save one of American music's most singular voices from complete obscurity.
Jedd Beaudoin
08 Oct 2019
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Paul Cauthen Emerges From 'Room 41'
Room 41 showcases Paul Cauthen's continued growth as an innovative country artist who isn't afraid to take risks.
02 Oct 2019
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Stoney LaRue's "Evil Angel" Gives His Brand of Country a Gospel Flair (premiere)
Ahead of the 1 November release of new album Onward, Texas country artist Stoney LaRue shares the gospel-tinged "Evil Angel".
01 Oct 2019
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The Po' Ramblin' Boys Present Tales of 'Toil, Tears & Trouble'
The Po' Ramblin' Boys' Toil, Tears & Trouble proves that the expanding universe of bluegrass music always has room for a contemporary take on tradition.
01 Oct 2019
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Karen & the Sorrows Get Witchy With Latest Video "Why Won't You Come Back to Me" (premiere)
Queer country trailblazers, Karen & the Sorrows ready their new album with video for "Why Won't You Come Back to Me" that shows how sorrow is what this outfit do best.
25 Sep 2019
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The Broadside Effect: An Interview With Old Crow Medicine Show's Ketch Secor
Ketch Secor looks back on Old Crow Medicine Show's relationship with country music, discusses addiction, the importance of the Ryman, and music's ability to carry important messages.
Jedd Beaudoin
24 Sep 2019
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From Lightfoot to Bon Scott: Jesse Dayton Discusses New Covers Collection
Jesse Dayton discusses performing for two members of the Cars, his distaste for genres, and what Merle Haggard told him about the art of singing. "I never thought it was weird that I liked Jerry Reid and the Clash. Other people, in the hip centers, did."
Jedd Beaudoin
23 Sep 2019
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The HawtThorns Offer Country Music a West Coast Vibe on 'Morning Sun'
The HawtThorns successfully shine-up classic country music with sumptuous harmonies and innovative instrumentation on Morning Sun.
18 Sep 2019
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