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A music blog featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005.

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Justin Osborne from Susto on Tour Van Preferences and Keeping an Open Mind

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 By Mayer Danzig

Susto Stringband (credit Chris Brennan)

Singer-songwriter Justin Osborne, from Susto and Susto Stringband, talks about the greatest source of joy in him musical journey and what happened at his first gig.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Susto, Susto Stringband

Good Taste and Short Songs: Teddy Thompson on Influence, Restraint, and Never Be The Same

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 By Brian D'Ambrosio

Teddy Thompson doesn’t talk about influence so much as drift—what finds its way in early, what stays, and what quietly shapes a life without ever announcing itself. On his new album Never Be The Same, Thompson returns to original material after a stretch of country covers records, this time working with producer David Mansfield. The […]

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Pop, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Teddy Thompson

Langhorne Slim on Big Macs, Playing Hard Softly, and His Touring Dream

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 By Mayer Danzig

Langhorne Slim (credit Kate LaMendola)

Nashville singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim talks about touring in a musical clown car and why there is no mountain top in music.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Langhorne Slim

Monday Morning Video – Nathan Bess

Monday, May 04, 2026 By Mayer Danzig

It isn’t easy for a solo acoustic artist to command a room opening for a rock band, but Nathan Bess made it look easy. He’s a Charleston firefighter who only started releasing music in 2024, yet his stage presence is seasoned and soulful. Great songs, warm personality, and a voice you can’t ignore. Here is […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Nathan Bess

Twangville Returns to NYC’s Cafe Wha? on June 18th

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 By Mayer Danzig

All of our shows start with a simple premise: invite some of our favorite singer-songwriters to share a stage. On June 18th, that stage is the legendary Café Wha? in New York City. Charlie Marie possesses a voice that draws comparisons to country music’s classic era—the kind of singing that stops a room. Her songs […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Charlie Marie, Greg Hall, Ward Hayden, Ward Hayden and the Outliers

Odd Marshall – Seconds

Thursday, April 23, 2026 By Shawn Underwood

I’m not really a believer in fate. I just feel like people can make rational choices that end up steering them down a new path. Having said that, I’ve certainly seen examples where the Universe just keeps knocking someone back on track. The musician Odd Marshall seems to be one of those. An obsession with […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Odd Marshall

Monday Morning Video – Ted Hawkins

Monday, April 20, 2026 By Mayer Danzig

Ted Hawkins had a story as singular as his voice — you can read about it here. What the words can’t quite capture is what happens when he opens his mouth to sing. This clip, from an Irish television program in 1988, is a welcome reminder of his graceful talent. His voice and music endure.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Ted Hawkins

Monday Morning Video – Dallas House Show Preview

Monday, April 13, 2026 By Mayer Danzig

There’s something about a Sunday afternoon in a Dallas backyard — relaxed, sunny, the kind of day that makes you remember why you love live music in the first place. We’ve been lucky enough to host some incredible artists at the Sunday Social over the years, and if we’re being honest, we’ve gotten a little […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Twangville Presents, Videos Tagged With: Joelton Mayfield, Kevin Gordon, Miss Tess

Jennie Arnau on Sentimental Things and Touring in Hazel the Honda

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 By Mayer Danzig

Jennie Arnau

Singer-songwriter Jennie Arnau talks about her favorite day job, the best payment found in playing music, and the lie that fear can be debilitating.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Jennie Arnau

Kalyn Fay on Alliteration and Working as a Museum Curator

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 By Mayer Danzig

Kalyn Fay

Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter Kalyn Fay talks about being gentle in spirit and song and offers some tax season advice.

Filed Under: Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Kalyn Fay

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