Maddie Medley talks about the situation that causes her to break strings and recalls playing covers as a middle schooler at the Monkey Wrench, a noisy bar in Louisville. The singer-songwriter also describes her last day job at a haunted yoga studio and float center.
Monday Morning Video – More Dolly
I dunno, can we really have too much Dolly here at Twangville? And what better way to start the week than with “9 to 5.” Here’s Parton at the Grand Ole Opry in 2019.
Marc Silver – The Dark Of Our Hymn
After 20+ years of writing about music, I thought I’d heard everything with respect to the theme and inspiration for a new album. But when I got the write-up for Philadelphian Marc Silver’s 9th album, The Dark Of Our Hymn, and the lede was his exploration of mortality, that got my curiosity up. Turns out […]
Brand New Heartache on Wavy Gravy and Their “Parental Escape Pod”
Eleese and Matthew Meschery of Brand New Heartache talk about the show posters hanging in their rehearsal space and the animal puppets that ride alongside guitar cables in their minivan. They also reveal why they strategically play shows near family and friends.
Monday Morning Video: Our Fall Finale at Groove NYC
We’re closing out the 2026 Twangville Fall Showcase Series on Saturday, November 14th in NYC with a high-proof dose of grit, melody, and conviction. Matt Woods, Mic Harrison, and Carissa Johnson — solo, no chaser. Two of them come out of East Tennessee, and the third came up in Boston’s punk scene. None of them […]
Last Call for Live Music: Twangville’s Fall Finale in NYC
One More for 2026! We’re closing out the Twangville Fall Showcase Series—and our live show calendar for the year—with one final night in Greenwich Village. Join us on Saturday, November 14 as we return to Groove to wrap up 2026 in style. Taking the stage for our season finale: Come raise a glass, catch some […]
Mac Cornish on Borrowed Rehearsal Spaces and Her Biggest Blessings
Mac Cornish shares the story behind “Goodbye, Nebraska,” the first song she ever recorded and one which her father still brings up today. Cornish also talks about why food is the one thing never skimped on while on tour and recalls a favorite day job at a vintage store, a natural fit for someone who loves old clothes.
Abby Posner – Rest And Rise
More than a few records have come together owing to the catharsis of writing about a broken relationship. LA’s Abby Posner raised that whole concept up a notch with her new album Rest And Rise. Taking an idea from a podcast about the 3 stages of grief, Posner organized the tracks like a vinyl release. […]
Jake Blount on a Chicken Named George and Why You Should Let Some Opportunities Go
Jake Blount talks about rehearsing as an apartment dweller, including renting rooms at Providence’s JamStage, where he might be playing in a room next to a dad band covering Linkin Park. He shares advice on staying hydrated on the road and discusses the benefits of a livable income stream outside of music. The fiddler, banjo player, and guitarist is pursuing a Ph.D. in Musicology and Ethnomusicology at Brown University.
Monday Morning Video – Dallas House Show Preview
Twice a year we gather in a Dallas backyard on a Sunday afternoon to eat, drink and hear a few great songwriters up close. If you’ve been to one of our previous Socials, you know how special they are: magical performances with the vibe of a casual party. On Sunday, October 25th we welcome Jeff […]