The Long Ryders Get Older and Sing Hymns
The Long Ryders were important pioneers of a country-rock revolution that went on to spawn Americana, roots rock, and a host of related genres.
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Cowpunk: A Brief Y’alternative History
Cowpunk is a reaction against conventional country music, yet embodies some of its distant and deepest traits. Likewise, it's also a reaction against punk, yet manifests as one of its purest expressions.
Jade Jackson Returns with Her Blend of Country and Punk on ‘Wilderness’
California country artist Jade Jackson is back with Wilderness, her second collaboration with punk legend Mike Ness.
Some Reunions Are Worth the Fuss. Take Meat Puppets.
Derrick Bostrom reunites with the Kirkwood brothers for the first time in 24 years, and the resulting Dusty Notes rings true to Meat Puppets' legacy.
‘Forever’ Is an Inspired Jolt Carving a Unique Musical Space for Vandoliers
On Forever, Vandoliers imbue the classic country figure with punk's emphasis on community thereby establishing an individualized take on the two genres.
From Cowpunk to Sarah Shook
The early '80s subgenre, cowpunk, defied genre purism and redefined authenticity. That paved the way for today's hottest alt-country hero, Sarah Shook.
Lone Justice: This Is Lone Justice: The Vaught Tapes, 1983
This lively archival release captures the L.A. band in their early "cowpunk" stage before Geffen got '80s production all over them.