ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: On a Clear Night, by Missy Higgins The first thing that you’ll notice about Australia’s Missy Higgins is her stunning voice, a magical blend of confidence and uneasiness. Opening track “Where I Stood” epitomizes this dichotomy. The song captures the moment where a woman realizes that, despite her emotional attachment [...] more »

Fri, May 16, 2008 | 0 Comments

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Traveling and Unraveling, by Steve Poltz Poltz proves himself to be a genuine musical instigator across two concurrent releases, blending a comedic wit and biting lyrics with instantly hummable acoustic melodies. Who else would react to life’s frustrations by asking the semi-serious question “What would Ghandi do in [...] more »

Wed, May 14, 2008 | 2 Comments

The story behind the Old 97’s new album ‘Blame It On Gravity’. OLD 97’s, Blame It On Gravity (New West)Official Site | MySpace | Samples And then entered the contender. Dallas based band The Old 97’s are back in a big way. Teaming up with talented producer Salim Nourallah ‘Blame It On Gravity’ is the most [...] more »

Wed, May 14, 2008 | 0 Comments

Below is a press release from Rouse’s press people…I’ve had 4 beers and didn’t feel like editing so here it is…straight from the horse’s mouth.  And yeah, I’m a big fan but I don’t currently have $99.99 to spare…even with that damn stimulus check.  May 9, 2008 (Nashville) - This month acclaimed singer songwriter Josh Rouse is [...] more »

Tue, May 13, 2008 | 1 Comment

“We’ve taken what we always done well, and just grown it some”-Murray Hammond Hammond, bass player and vocalist for The Old 97’s made the above statement regarding their newest release, Blame it On Gravity, due out today. And after hearing an advance copy of it, I’d say he’s on target. BIOG has been the non-stop choice for [...] more »

Tue, May 13, 2008 | 2 Comments

Chicago, by way of North Carolina & Maryland troubadour, Joe Pug would like to apologize to the innocent folks now living in the houses that he helped construct while working as a carpenter. He is likely expressing his remorse for the hours he seems to have spent humming possible melodies and arranging lyrics in [...] more »

Mon, May 12, 2008 | 0 Comments

Justin Trawick Group performing “Sunshine” For those hitting the Bob Schneider show at the Birchmere in Alexandria tonight (Friday, May 9), you may want to also reserve your Saturday (May 10) night for DC’s own Justin Trawick at IOTA who will be celebrating the release of his new live CD recorded at the very same [...] more »

Fri, May 09, 2008 | 0 Comments

There have been a lot of reviews written already about the new Hayes Carll album, Trouble in Mind. It is no doubt an album that fully establishes him as an artist. Exactly what it establishes him as is what I would like to address. A lot of the Texas Troubadours are getting older. Some like [...] more »

Thu, May 08, 2008 | 2 Comments

Ok, I’ve been in more of a “rock” mood recently so for some of you twangvillers, these albums may have too much kick.  Well, maybe not…we’ll see.     Hints of BRMC, The Tender Idols and Primal Scream abound on Saturna’s new album Some Delicious Enemy.  Lush guitars, delay and feedback mixed with pulsing drums make the Portland, Oregon band a [...] more »

Tue, May 06, 2008 | 0 Comments

Elvis Costello performing classic “Radio Radio” while touring for new album ‘Momofuku’. ELVIS COSTELLO, Momofuku (Lost Highway)Official Site | MySpace | Samples At Twangville there’s very little that Elvis Costello can do wrong. The lastest from Costello and his merry band of Imposters appears to be no different. Adding to the fun the band teams up [...] more »

Mon, May 05, 2008 | 0 Comments

Some call it Old-Timey, New-Grass, Jam-Grass, Rootsy, Pre-WWII, Folk or hell, some label junkies may even dream up a title like Appalachian Dumpsta-Funk (not bad actually, can’t it be as useful as “Alt-Country”?) The fact is, in the last few years we have witnessed an Ellis Island-style rush of young, unique, and quality hard-to-define [...] more »

Sun, May 04, 2008 | 0 Comments

Jeb Loy Nichols occupies a territory somewhere between the Soul influenced folk of Martin Sexton and a more acoustic singer-songwriter sound. The album starts out with the more soul/R&B leanings of “My Kind” and the title track “Days are Mighty.” The title track is a comforting hopeful song. The message seems to be that, even [...] more »

Fri, May 02, 2008 | 0 Comments

“Live To Be Free” from new album ‘Flying Upside Down’ GRIFFIN HOUSE, Flying Upside Down (Nettwerk) Official Site | MySpace | Stream Out of Ohio comes Nashville-based singer-songwriter Griffin House with his latest record titled ‘Flying Upside Down’ available on Nettwerk Records. House draws well-warranted comparisons to Ryan Adams (in a good way) as well as [...] more »

Mon, Apr 28, 2008 | 0 Comments

The Daylight Hours is Columbia, SC’s own David Adedokun. Adedokun has been slowly but surely working on How To Make A Mess Of Things for over two years, since the break-up of his former band, Courage Riley. It was worth the wait. Adedokun blends an array of influences into an Americana-indie-pop dream, all the while [...] more »

Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | 0 Comments

Some cool stuff going on with the famous Sun Studio lately. Here’s a handful of Twangville’s favorite artists including Sarah Borges, Grace Potter, Backyard Tire Fire and Amy LaVere captured on video at the pivotal recording studio: more »

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 | 0 Comments