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Sarah Shook & The Disarmers Illuminate the Darkness on ‘Nightroamer’

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.

The 70 Best Albums of 2018

The 70 Best Albums of 2018

From forward-looking electronic and experimental to new approaches in the ever-evolving R&B scene, from hip-hop and punk to rock and pop, 2018 bestowed an embarrassment of musical riches upon us.

The 20 Best Americana Albums of 2018

The 20 Best Americana Albums of 2018

The rootsy releases of 2018 prove that Americana is (and always has been) experiencing a Rainbow Wave.

From Cowpunk to Sarah Shook

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.

Sarah Shook and the Disarmers Have Made a New Country Classic with ‘Years’

Sarah Shook and the Disarmers Have Made a New Country Classic with ‘Years’

No sign of sophomore slump here, Sarah Shook and her band's second album builds on the fresh surprises of their debut to announce a creative unit that is built for the long haul.

Sarah Shook and the Disarmers – “Keep the Home Fires Burnin'” (audio) (premiere)

Sarah Shook and the Disarmers – “Keep the Home Fires Burnin'” (audio) (premiere)

North Carolina insurgent country band Sarah Shook and the Disarmers sign to Bloodshot Records and offer up new song highlighting their kinetic outlaw country.

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