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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Al Stewart’s “Time Passages” Completes His “Year of the Cat”
Folk-pop-rock singer Al Stewart scored a career-boosting hit with 1976’s “Year of the Cat” and continued the momentum with “Time Passages”.
Ratboys Find New Clarity in Old Ghosts on New LP
Singin’ to an Open Chair is a wonderful album that shows Ratboys revving their engine once again, ready to take another long, curious lap around the block.
How the Beatles Hindered American Folk Music
For many American musicians at the time, the Beatles and the British Invasion of 1964 detrimentally slowed the creative evolution of American folk music.
Tiberius Mix Heavy Guitars with Melody and Twang
Tiberius’ influences serve the songwriting and performances beautifully. Their various sounds always include an undercurrent of folky Americana.
Adeline Hotel’s New LP Is a Shimmering, Low-Key Masterpiece
Dan Knishkowy’s ever-evolving indie collective Adeline Hotel open a new chapter with the breathtaking Watch the Sunflowers.
Jesse Welles Sings Out for Truth and Justice
Jesse Welles is being hailed as the new voice of a generation and his milestone tour stop at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore Auditorium shows why.
Brandi Carlile Reaches Out in ‘Returning to Myself’
Brandi Carlile has returned to herself, but it doesn’t mean isolation; she is her own awareness, embracing community, knowing what to treasure, and making sure to speak it.
The Mountain Goats Create Their First Proper Musical
Derived from a dream, the Mountain Goats’ new musical tells the intimate and vivid tale of the lone survivors from a shipwrecked crew.
10 David Gray Songs You Need to Hear (That Aren’t “Babylon”)
David Gray’s Life in Slow Motion is out in a new anniversary deluxe edition. We dig into his rich archive to recommend tunes that speak to songwriting brilliance.
Charlie Bruber Goes on an Experimental Folk Adventure
Charlie Bruber’s unique, lovable record navigates different stylistic paths while maintaining its consistently high quality.
Reissue of Classic Folk LP Shows Joan Baez in Transition
A new reissue of Farewell, Angelina, shows Joan Baez in strong form, singing the work of Bob Dylan, Donovan, Pete Seeger, and Woody Guthrie.