The Dreamin’ Kind by Langhorne Slim (16 Jan)
Langhorne Slim cranks up the electric guitars on his newest release. Yet while the sound may be different, the songs remain the same – brilliant sing-along anthems that don’t shy away from the darker side of humanity. From start to finish, he wears his heart on his sleeve and sings his songs loud and proud.
Valentine by Courtney Marie Andrews (16 Jan)
Few songwriters explore the human spirit like Andrews, her voice lending a beauty and charm that deepens the emotional weight of every song.
World Gone Wrong by Lucinda Williams (23 Jan)
Americana’s poet laureate casts a critical eye on contemporary times, channeling her anger into songs with a power few can match.
Unhinged by Sophie Gault (23 Jan)
Nashville’s Sophie Gault unleashes her guitar on a raucous collection of hard-charging songs that live up to the album’s title. Pure, unapologetic rock and roll.
Act I by Kashus Culpepper (23 Jan)
Culpepper conjures a magical blend of blues, soul, and pop, anchored by the gritty charm of his voice.
Joyride by Steve Poltz (30 Jan)
If you know Poltz, you already know. If you don’t, it’s time to get with the program—quirky, melodic, brilliant songwriting awaits.
Cowboy Lie Detector Machine by Ole Kirkeng (30 Jan)
Norway’s Ole Kirkeng proves once again that some of the best Americana comes from beyond American borders, serving up melodies and storytelling steeped in the genre’s richest traditions.
Havin’ a Talk by Melissa Carper & Theo Lawrence (6 Feb)
An unlikely pairing—Arkansas meets Paris—that makes perfect sense once you hear it, their diverse backgrounds converging on an album of true classic country.
Best of Our Possible Lives by Boy Golden (13 Feb)
Boy Golden crafts anthemic songs of self-discovery and social commentary, blending timeless folk-pop, neo-traditionalist country, and swaggering indie rock into a collection that is magnetic and engaging.
Look Who’s Back by The Nude Party (13 Feb)
Americana’s favorite party band returns with another volume of irresistibly catchy songwriting, serving up a rock album infused with dance-inducing grooves.
Sin & Squalor by Clay Street Unit (13 Feb)
The Colorado outfit finds something special in their blend of jam band energy and roots-bluegrass, crafting songs rich with a captivating earnestness.
The Knot by The Waymores (13 Feb)
If you want to hear country done right, look no further than The Waymores — their latest album moves effortlessly from tear-in-your-beer ballads to prime dance-floor honky-tonk.
Country Sides by The Band of Heathens (20 Feb)
Americana stalwarts deepen their legacy with a new collection of country-leaning songs built around infectious pop melodies and their signature harmony-rich sound.
Spring Green by Mark Erelli (Mar)
A songwriter’s songwriter whose evocative craft deepens with every release, delivered in a voice rich with emotional weight.
The Frontier of Love by Mel and The Tall Boys (13 Mar)
Brooklyn’s Mel Johnston channels Peggy Lee’s pop classicism and the Shangri-Las’ melodic edge with lush, cinematic arrangements that feel both daydreamy and intoxicating—melancholy sweetness with striking personality.
Good, Like It Should Be by Ber (17 Apr)
The young Minnesota-reared songwriter delivers her long-awaited debut, packed with emotionally dense but infectiously catchy pop songs.
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