Another day, another week, another month without live music to sustain us. The Willie Nelson classic has never been as relevant as it is today. Here’s Billy Strings performing “On the Road Again” just last year and Willie, along with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, closing out a show with it back in […]
Readers’ Pick: Jack the Radio – Creatures
You picked Jack the Radio – Creatures as your favorite new release for the week of July 10, 2020. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2020 Jack the Radio – Creatures […]
Mayer’s Picks – The Best of 2020 (So Far), the Songs
No Time for Love Songs, The Mastersons (from the Red House Records release No Time for Love Songs) I love you so much but it’s no time for love songs We’re starting to unravel at the seams Maybe I care too much and this world is hard enough How come everybody’s gotta be so mean? […]
Dex Romweber on Band Fights and Destructive Role Models
Influential guitarist Dex Romweber recalls his first gig and a day job that was like working on a pirate ship.
Arkansas Dave on Being a Lifer and Why Failure is the Greatest Lesson
Austin-based singer-songwriter Arkansas Dave talks about a tour van called “Stormtrooper” and reveals why he’s called “Swamp Thang”.
Monday Morning Video – This Is My Country
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a group of New Orleans finest musicians convened in Austin, Texas to record an album in tribute to their home town. The resulting Sing Me Back Home was both a celebration and a statement – a reminder of the city’s wondrous musical heritage and a declaration that they would […]
Readers’ Pick: Willie Nelson – First Rose of Spring
You picked Willie Nelson – First Rose of Spring as your favorite new release for the week of July 3, 2020. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2020 Willie Nelson – […]
Mayer’s Picks – the Best of 2020 (So Far), the Albums
Self Made Man by Larkin Poe Sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell take no prisoners on this sonic rock and blues explosion. Self Made Man is a brilliant combination of fierce guitars, impassioned vocals, and rousing anthems. Key Tracks: She’s a Self Made Man, Holy Ghost Fire, Keep Diggin’, Back Down South, Tears of Blue to […]
Neil Young – Homegrown
If you’ve been a fan of the legend of Neil Young, you probably rejoiced when hearing about his long-rumored “Homegrown” album. Many of the songs have appeared elsewhere but an official release from Young’s critically acclaimed 1970s period (the album was recorded in 1974 and 1975) is surely a reason to get excited. Young calls […]
Will Hoge on The Tour Van in His Driveway and Why Tour Journals Are Important
Will Hoge talks about renting a rehearsal space from Todd Snider and why music is like the old roller coasters at Opryland.