Ok, so it’s February. Kind of late for a year-in-review special. But, I was traveling for my day job, the one I get paid for, so that’s why I’m late. So, I’ve been doing these blues-based years in review for a few years now, and I’m not sure I ever explained the methodology I use, […]
Carolinamericana 2022 Playlist
Before we get too far into the new year I wanted to share a playlist of a few Americana leaning projects that came out of South Carolina in 2022. Most of these are from the Columbia area because, well, that’s where I live. Among the artists you’ll find are Lang Owen, Admiral Radio, Heather Rice, […]
Tom’s Faves: 2022
Marcus King had my attention from his earliest records, but none rose to the top quite like Young Blood. Whether it be the production collaboration with Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) or the raw, honest introspection and coming of age of an artist that knows what he’s capable of musically, this was my favorite album by far this year.
Twangville’s 2022 Favorites are…
Cruel Country by Wilco The Twangville pick for Best New Album of 2022 is Cruel Country by Chicago-based band, Wilco. This list combines best of year picks from our Twangville critics plus the Readers’ Picks which you helped us create from our polls throughout the year. Congrats to all the finalists. Bring on 2023! Official Twangville […]
Readers’ Pick: Best Album of 2022
Congratulations to Wreckless Strangers for landing in the top spot of Twangville’s Readers’ Pick of 2022 poll. Full results below. Our annual wrap up is coming soon.
Chip’s Best of Americana 2022
First off, year-end lists are hard to do. Especially rank ordering, which becomes murky as you proceed down the list. That being said number one was a no brainer for me. Marcus King’s “Young Blood” was addictive start to finish with his blues-tinged 70’s arena rock. Below is the rest of my list: 2. Old […]
Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2022, Part 2
I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2022 back in July (here). Rather than replicate that list for my full year review, consider this a continuation — the best songs from the second half of the year. Paranoid Heart, John Fullbright (from the Blue Dirt Records release The Liar) “Well maybe […]
Shawn’s Favorite Albums of 2022
It was a good year for music, both live and recorded. I heard some things pushing the envelope of an already large package called Americana. I heard some new takes on old songs and some old takes on new songs. I heard a few things that even though I knew what was coming, and looking […]
Mayer’s Picks – More Favorites from 2022
Here, in no particular order, are more favorites from 2022.
Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2022, Boston/Dallas Edition
I’m fortunate to be able to explore and enjoy the music scenes of two cities – Boston and Dallas. Artists from both metropolitan areas have released some exceptional music this year. Here are a few favorites. Love it local. LOVE THAT DIRTY WATER (BOSTON YOU’RE MY HOME) Crackdown by GA-20 Two guitars and a set […]