It’s the season to ask you, our beloved readers, what your favorite album of 2023 was. To help, we’ve created a poll with over 100 nominations. If you’re wondering where this list comes from, it comes from your contributions to our poll throughout the year. We’ve created this amazing list of the top 25 picks […]
When It’s Twilight in Boston – a Special Twangville Playlist
Bulletproof Man, The Bluest Sky (from the self-released The Bluest Sky) Chuck Melchin first appeared on our radar a number of years ago as the Bean Picker’s Union. Essentially a solo artist surrounding himself with a loose collective of acoustic players, he wrote songs that oozed melancholy and were tied to quiet and captivating melodies. […]
The Pretty Flowers on Renting Vans from Costco and Not Setting Goals
The members of Los Angeles rock band The Pretty Flowers talk about why they need a new rehearsal space and the sisyphean task of making a living in a band.
Guy Forsyth Video Premiere – Rider
At the risk of mixing metaphors, Guy Forsyth started his journey washing dishes and mucking stalls in the musical kingdom of Austin. From those early days of busking on the UT campus he worked his way up to leading multiple bands and securing a residency at Antone’s, the throne room of Texas blues. Along the […]
Monday Morning Video – Dr. John
The Last Waltz, the all-star farewell concert by The Band on Thanksgiving night back in 1976 is the stuff of legend. As we wrap up the holiday weekend, here’s one of my favorite performances from that show – “Such a Night” by the late Dr. John.
Readers’ Pick: Luther Dickinson – Magic Music for Family Folk
You picked Luther Dickinson – Magic Music for Family Folk as your favorite new release for the week of November 17, 2023. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Fall 2023 EmiSunshine and the Rain – Sideshow (50 votes) Colin Cutler – Tarwater (30) Robert Finley – Black Bayou (23) The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds […]
Peace, Twang, and Turkey Grease: A 2023 Thanksgiving Toast to Tom Osborne
Here we are again! Thanksgiving 2023, y’all! which means we’re celebrating 19 years of Twangville’s existence. In what has become an annual tradition for us, we raise a toast to thank our contributors, our community, and the artists who give us something to listen to and write about. Without someone to make the music, we’d have nothing to […]
Melissa Ruth Song Premiere – Low-Key Christmas
As we head into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we’re bombarded with reinforcements of the typical Western Christmas by pretty much any and every media outlet we come across. You know them all: a bountiful, picture-perfect family dinner, fashionably wrapped gifts under an impeccably decorated tree, snowfall adding a glisten and sparkle […]
Jacob Sharp of Mipso on Warning Lights in the Band’s Tour Van and His Love of Wine
Mandolin player and vocalist Jacob Sharp of Mipso talks about the most rewarding part of being an artist and what bums him out about the music industry.
Matthew Marcantonio of Demob Happy on The Demobile Mk III and Learning to Relax
Singer-bassist Matthew Marcantonio of UK rock band Demob Happy talks about achieving maximum vibe in the band’s old rehearsal space, taking inspiration from Dave Grohl (and subsequently regretting it), and a tip for eating healthy while on the road.