Allison Russell has firmly established herself as one of today’s most dynamic artists. From the profoundness of her songwriting to the fervor of her performances, she is clearly fueled by a creative ambition that inspires audiences and fellow artists alike. Here she performs the title track from last year’s outstanding The Returner.
Mayer’s Playlist for Early 2024
The Heartbreak Store, Lizzie No (from the Thirty Tigers / Miss Freedomland release Halfsies) Lizzie No’s remarkable Halfsies is warmly fulfilling, even as it explores the depth of heartbreak. No sets the tone with the powerful and percussive title track, declaring: Even your love is a one lane roadIt’s honor among thievesDive in head first, […]
Monday Morning Video – Todd Snider
Todd Snider is an American original, a songwriter rooted in folk who has followed his own path since the start of his career more than 30 years ago. In that vein, Snider is embarking on a journey through his entire catalog, storyteller style. Starting with Songs for the Daily Planet, his debut album released in […]
Monday Morning Video – John Fullbright
I really wish Oklahoma singer-songwriter John Fullbright was more prolific with his recorded output because his songs can be stunning. Exhibit A? “Stars” from 2022’s The Liar.
A Premiere From J. Isaiah Evans and the Boss Tweed
Another week, another great new artist to introduce. This time it’s J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed from Dallas, Texas. If Evans’ name sound familiar, it should – he’s the driving force behind The 40 Acre Mule. With that group Evans gloriously explored the intersection of R&B and rock and roll, kicking up a […]
Monday Morning Video – Joshua Ray Walker
We’re sending all of ours – and I’m sure yours, too – good wishes to Joshua Ray Walker, who is in the midst of a major battle with cancer. Walker has just released an acoustic collection that includes a wonderful new song, “Thank You For Listening”. In conjunction with the release, he has shared a […]
Introducing Golden Everything: A Twangville Premiere
Golden Everything give new meaning to the term passion project. The brand new group is the Nashville-based husband and wife duo of Zach Schmidt and Jackie Berkley. So it’s fitting that the group’s debut single is an unabashed – and wonderful – love song. Says Schmidt about the song: I wrote this song while Jackie […]
Monday Morning Video – Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs
I mean come on, how could we not share this video? Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs collaborating of Chapman’s classic “Fast Car” is a testament to the magical power of music. Look at the joy on the faces of performers and audience alike – it doesn’t get much better.
Monday Morning Video – Brandi Carlile
Let’s start the week with “The Story”, one of a growing list of Brandi Carlile classics. The switch from acoustic to electric guitar, the voice, the song – it doesn’t get much better.
Monday Morning Video – Wayne Kramer & the MC5
You’d be hard-pressed to think of a rock band from the past 50 years that didn’t draw at least some influence from Detroit’s MC5. As a start, you can put any punk band in that category but their impact stretched far beyond the genre that they helped define. Wayne Kramer, the band’s co-founder, passed away […]