I first became aware of The Handsome Family sometime around 1997 or so when the drummer in my college band blasted the tune “Moving Furniture Around†from their 1994 debut Odessa. I went on to hear them on and off throughout the years on the local Americana radio show (Red Bank Bar & Grille show) […]
September Playlist
Here’s a few tunes I’ve been digging from recently released and soon to be released records. Butch Walker/Stay Gold – Hands down Butch is one of my favorites whether it be live, recording or producer. He’s just rock and roll. His newest lives up to the hype. Shovels & Rope/I Know – Snarky and confident […]
Significant Twang Willie Nelson’s Spirit
Everyone has an album or two (or thirty) that are particularly meaningful. Albums that mark specific life milestones or carried them through troubled times. Here is the first in a series of periodic posts about the power – and importance – of music in our lives. A couple of years ago right after my wedding, […]
Twangville Album Premiere: Scott Low – The New Vintage
Scott Low’s no-nonsense country fits quite nicely  in the current camp of alt-country/”true” country artists.  His vocals are very reminiscent of Ryan Bingham, with maybe a touch of Jamey Johnson thrown in for good measure.  His latest album, The New Vintage, drops Friday from 10 Foot Woody. Opener “Back To The River” has a chorus […]
Music Overload
March and April each year bring a plethora of new releases. Just like spring brings the blooming plants, artists release their music upon us that they recorded 6-8 months prior. Some hit the mark, while others don’t.  Here’s a rundown of my playlists for the last couple of months and a few thoughts on each. […]
Susto – Twangville Video Premiere!!!
Susto is a Charleston, South Carolina band running all around the U.S. these days.  They’ve got a solid debut album along with a live session you can grab on Spotify etc. We’re pleased to debut their new video for “Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wine”  ahead of their appearance at Stagecoach.  It’s got your normal tour fare and […]
William Wild – Dreamin’ Video Premiere
We here at Twangville are excited to premiere the new video from William Wild for the track “Dreamin’.” The song features lovely lap steel and slide guitar work with a booming pre-chorus and chorus that kicks in nicely. The excellent new EP entitled Steady Now is available via I-Tunes and other outlets.
Todd's Tops of 2015
Lists. Do they matter? Does anyone care anymore? In this day of Spotify, do we still need people pointing out what to listen to? Or do we need suggestions more than ever because of the volume of releases? I don’t know. All I know is that I find it fun to compile a list of […]
South Carolina Roundup
At least once a year I like to do a little roundup of some of the Americana releases here in South Carolina that I think the readers would enjoy. The three that have caught my attention of late are as follows: Elonzo Wesley – To Be True, is the newest from Jeremy Davis who borrows […]
Millie Mason/Here on Up
Simple and to the point. Millie doesn’t need 3 ½ , or hell, even 3 minutes of your time to get her message across. The most she asks for is 2:29 on the opening “In Town.†The Brooklyn singer/songwriter hails from Knoxville and obviously has a love for old time country a la Patsy Cline, […]