John Prine’s ‘Fair & Square’ Gets the Deluxe Vinyl Treatment
John Prine’s Fair & Square has a little bit of everything: blues, politics, humor, sadness, introspection, soupy background vocals, and some rocked-up Carter family.
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Lucinda Williams Right at Home With Writing Partner for ‘Good Souls Better Angels’
Able to write and sing the blues, gospel, folk, rock and alt-country with the same amount of true grit and passion, Lucinda Williams comes out swinging while discussing her explosive new album during these troubled times.
Willie Nile Celebrates Fans, Family, Friendship With “Under This Roof” (premiere + interview)
Willie Nile moves forward with a message of unity and love in the wake of COVID-19 and remembers friends, John Prine and Hal Willner.
Remembering John Prine’s ‘The Missing Years’
On John Prine's first album of the 1990s, the legendary singer-songwriter invited a few Heartbreakers, some ace session players, an Everly, Bonnie Raitt, and the Boss to help make the best album since his classic debut.
John Prine’s ‘The Missing Years’ Showcases His Penchant for Storytelling
The Missing Years reveals John Prine's ability to embolden the amusing and touching despite the underlying strife.
The 20 Best Americana Albums of 2018
The rootsy releases of 2018 prove that Americana is (and always has been) experiencing a Rainbow Wave.
John Prine Carves Out Another Knotty Winner with ‘The Tree of Forgiveness’
On his first album of new songs in 13 years, folk veteran John Prine delivers another masterwork in songwriting.
Newport Folk Festival 2017 Hit All the Right Notes
A great weekend at Newport includes watching talented, diverse performers, participating in a protest song sing-along and maybe a lobster roll.
Dan Auerbach: Waiting on a Song
The consistently working musician delivers his own version of a vacation on a set of tunes that pays homage to Nashville and opens up a bright road ahead.
John Moreland Restores Hope in a Hopeless World
John Moreland sings tales that crawl through the soil, hiss in the night, and burrow themselves into the heartpocket of listeners.
Cayamo 2015 Is a True Journey Through Song
The start of 2015 found a bevy of roots music's best artists taking to the open ocean for a week of concerts, social gatherings, and hi-jinks. (Spoiler: watch out for Kacey Musgraves if she's on a scooter.)