Tony Joe White Starts From ‘The Beginning’ Again
Swamp rock king Tony Joe White chewed and growled his bluesy lyrics more than sung them and played his guitar as if he was chopping down a tree.
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Various Artists Ride on the ‘Americana Railroad’ Covering Classic Train Songs
Americana Railroad‘s interpretations of old material reveal the depth and breadth of railroad songs and their various styles, R&B to country, folk, and Americana.
Teddy and the Rough Riders Pay Sweet Tribute to Little Richard
Teddy and the Rough Riders’ homage “Hey Richard” is a somewhat sedate number that sways more than rocks. The song captures Little Richard’s sweetness.
S.G. Goodman Leaves ‘Teeth Marks’ in the Heart
Americana artist S.G. Goodman addresses all the complications of romantic love alongside critiques of our economic system in her heartfelt new LP, Teeth Marks.
Drive-By Truckers Forge Ahead By Looking Back on ‘Welcome 2 Club XIII’
Drive-By Truckers’ Welcome 2 Club XIII is more introspective and subdued than the previous raw, unfiltered laments and analyses of American culture.
Dopapod Craft Multidimensional Rock Luxury on Self-Titled LP
Dopapod is another fabulous creation solidifying Dopapod’s complex yet calming and colorful stylistic approach. It’s an energizing, imaginative, and stylish LP.
Joan Osborne Is So Much More Than “One of Us”
Joan Osborne is known for a generational hit she didn’t even write, but all these decades later, she is still finding a new audience for her folk-pop charmers.
Elliah Heifetz Is a ‘First Generation American’ Who Found His Identity in Country Music
Americana’s Elliah Heifetz finds himself in 21st-century America and wonders how he got here and what it all means on First Generation American.
Allman Family Revival Carry the Torch at San Francisco’s Fabled Fillmore
Allman Family Revival and a slew of all star guests come together in sensational fashion to honor the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band at rock’s most hallowed hall.
The HawtThorns Double Their Fun as Duo Making Most of Second Chance
The signs they are a-changin’ in the eyes of the HawtThorns, a perceptive pair bringing their sophomore album, Tarot Cards and Shooting Stars, and road show to the masses after debut plans went nowhere.
Sarah Shook & The Disarmers Illuminate the Darkness on ‘Nightroamer’
On Nightroamer, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers capture that nocturnal vibe where darkness illuminates the unknown more than hides what should be seen.
Lord Nelson’s ‘Transmission’ Reveals the Power and Beauty of Rock Played at a Loud Volumes
Lord Nelson’s bark may not be worse than their bite—their bark is their bite. They alert you to the power and glory of loud rock ‘n’ roll.
