You picked Karma For Cheap by singer-songwriter, Aaron Lee Tasjan, as your favorite new release for the week of August 31, 2018. Poll Results 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 2018 […]
Grand Old Grizzly – Pure Country Pyrite
Coming out of the storm like the mythical ghost riders, the twin lead guitars of Houston-based Grand Old Grizzly set the outlaw tone of Gundowners.  The opening number of their latest album, Pure Country Pyrite, it’s the fascinating-like-a-train-wreck story of a pair of sociopaths who were made for each other.  With a similar uptempo twangy feel, Rescind All […]
An Album Premiere from Brett Newski
Brett Newski is a glorious enigma. His albums are rooted in pop, bursting with hummable melodies and sing-along choruses. Yet a closer listen finds them spiked with anxiety and the struggle to find one’s way in life. It’s a topic that he approaches it head-on, more often than not offering some pearls of wisdom in […]
Monday Morning Video – Tyler Childers
Tyler Childers has been making quite a stir with a voice as lived in as the characters in his songs. His own songs aside, he is equally adept at bringing to life the songs of others. In this case he tackles legendary folk singer Utah Phillips “Rock Salt & Nails.”
Bill and the Belles Talk Fun Day Jobs and The Band’s Quest for the Best Cheese Puff
Bill and the Belles reflect on avoiding gas stations and dollar menus while touring, the hound dog that guards their rehearsal space and the difference between a full-time job and a full-time salary.
Readers’ Pick: The Devil Makes Three – Chains Are Broken
You picked Chains Are Broken by americana band, The Devil Makes Three, as your favorite new release for the week of August 24, 2018. Poll Results 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 & […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Summer 2018, Part 2
Immortal Americans, Austin Lucas (from the Cornelius Chapel Records release Immortal Americans) Immortal Americans feels like the album that Austin Lucas was destined to make. The road there certainly wasn’t easy as he overcame a series of challenges, both personal and professional, along the way. It ultimately led him back to his roots in Indiana […]
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk 2018: Tattoo You
Standing in the Newport Folk photo pit with my telephoto zoom lens, I couldn’t help but notice that many of the musicians had seriously interesting and awesome tattoos. This struck me and I tried to capture them as best I could. Jason Isbell has a quote from Bob Dylan’s “Boots of Spanish Leather” as well […]
Monday Morning Video – John Calvin Abney
I’ve been smitten with this song lately. John Calvin Abney pays homage to his Oklahoma roots in this tale of a traveling troubadour longing for home. Hauntingly beautiful. Plenty more to love on Coyote, his latest release.
Readers’ Pick: Austin Lucas – Immortal Americans
You picked Immortal Americans by singer-songwriter, Austin Lucas, as your favorite new release for the week of August 17, 2018. AUSTIN LUCAS, Immortal Americans Poll Results 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 & […]