There’s a certain style of DIY rock and roll that thrives in cities and towns across the country—gruff, edgy, and deeply heartfelt. No pretense in the songs, no bullshit in the attitude. And often, some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. Two artists who embody that spirit – and represent its geographic reach – […]
Courtney Marie Andrews on Her Tour Van “Jambulance” and Time Spent Bartending
Singer-songwriter and poet Courtney Marie Andrews talks about why she only changes her guitar strings every year or two and recalls being driven to her first gig by her mom.
Monday Morning Video – Melanie MacLaren
We’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Nashville-by-way-of-NYC songwriter Melanie MacLaren over the past year—even hosting her at our Spring 2025 Twangville Sunday Social in Dallas. Her songs mesmerize, her performances captivate, and this video shows exactly why. Joined here by guitarist Jack Schneider, she performs the evocative “Graveyard Shift” from her debut EP—a […]
Sophie Gault – Unhinged
Somewhere in the exurbs of farming country sits the rural version of a night club. It’s a big, corrugated tin building with a puddle-filled gravel lot, nearly indistinguishable from the welding shop next door. Live music on the weekends is courtesy of a local band playing honky-tonk rock, the thematic choice for drinkin’, flirtin’, fightin’, […]
Gurf Morlix: Crafting Songs That Outlast Time
Gurf Morlix has spent more than half a century shaping the sound of American songwriting, often from behind the scenes. At 74, he may have stepped back from touring, but his creative fire burns brighter than ever. Since the pandemic, Morlix has entered a prolific streak, writing and recording at a pace that would challenge […]
Sammy Brue on Woody Guthrie, Pizza Boxes, and Time Spent in Telluride
Singer-songwriter Sammy Brue recalls busking in Utah when he was eleven and talks about the difference between character and volume.
Monday Morning Video – Bob Weir
2026 is unfortunately picking up right where 2025 left off, taking another musical legend from us. It’s near impossible to overstate Bob Weir’s impact as a founding member of the Grateful Dead and through an incredible array of collaborations and solo projects that followed. No surprise, the outpouring of memories has been overwhelming. The key […]
The Twangville Early 2026 Preview
The Dreamin’ Kind by Langhorne Slim (16 Jan) Langhorne Slim cranks up the electric guitars on his newest release. Yet while the sound may be different, the songs remain the same – brilliant sing-along anthems that don’t shy away from the darker side of humanity. From start to finish, he wears his heart on his […]
Joelton Mayfield on Movies, Truck Repairs, and Being a Music Lifer
Nashville by way of Texas musician Joelton Mayfield talks about his sacred and haunted basement rehearsal space and the benefits of working at a not-for-profit movie theater when he’s not on the road.
Monday Morning Video – Other Brother Darryl
Let’s kick off this year with a song that kicked off last year. Boston Americana outfit Other Brother Darryl was founded by singer-songwriters Dan Nicklin, Nate Leavitt, and the late Dave Mirabella—veterans of Boston’s club scene who bonded over a shared love of the Laurel Canyon sound of CSNY and modern Americana torchbearers like Wilco […]