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John Davis of The Folk Implosion on RX Bars, AI, and Expensive Guitar Strings

Tuesday, July 02, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Folk Implosion (credit Cara Trotman)

John Davis of indie folk duo The Folk Implosion talks about rehearsing in an uninsulated attic, working in the rare books department of Harvard Medical School, and aging in music with grace.

Filed Under: Indie, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: The Folk Implosion

Grace Pettis on Her Dream Touring Vehicle, Protein Shakes, and Defining Success

Tuesday, July 02, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Grace Pettis (credit Starla Dawn)

Singer-songwriter Grace Pettis talks about Kickstarter campaigns, songs that she wrote as a child, and building a community.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Grace Pettis

Monday Morning Video – Antonio Lulic

Monday, July 01, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

As I’ve written before, I generally listen to my music on shuffle. I love the surprise of not knowing what song is coming next, all the more so when it surprises me with a one that I haven’t heard in a while. Such was the case last week with Antonio Lulic’s “Hey, It’s OK”. I […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Antonio Lulic

Readers’ Pick: Jack the Radio – Under Lonely Light

Friday, June 28, 2024 By Tom Osborne

Jack the Radio – Under Lonely Light (cover art)

You picked Jack the Radio – Under Lonely Light as your favorite new release for the week of June 21, 2024.

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Jack the Radio

Nick Taylor – Not Alone

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 By Shawn Underwood

Over the years I’ve developed a knack for figuring out if I’m going to like a record pretty quickly. If it doesn’t pull me in after 10-15 minutes, another listen or two isn’t going to change my mind. Where I do get tricked occasionally is in the mood or style of the music. Bluegrass is […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Roots Tagged With: Nick Taylor

The Hold Steady “Constructive Summer 2024” @ 9:30 Club, Washington,D.C. (6-22-2024)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 By Erica Bruce

The Hold Steady took its summer three-city mini-residency, coined “Constructive Summer 2024,” to Washington, D.C. this past weekend, playing The Atlantis for one night and then the next two nights at 9:30 Club. THS are no strangers to D.C. or the 9:30 Club, but, as lead singer Craig Finn said from the stage, these were […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: 930 club, constructive summer 2024, DC, Erica Bruce, hold steady, music photography, photos

Ordinary Elephant on Building a Tour Van and their Favorite Snack

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Ordinary Elephant (credit Olivia Perillo)

Lousiana duo Ordinary Elephant – Crystal and Pete Damore – talk about meeting at an open mic, their approach to rehearsals, and why lighting is so important to them

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Ordinary Elephant

Josh Ritter in NY on 6/28! Ticket Giveaway!

Monday, June 24, 2024 By Suzanne McMahon

Hello, Team Twangville!! We have exciting news: we are giving away 2 sets of tickets for Josh Ritter’s show in Port Washington, NY on Friday 6/28! To enter the giveaway, please comment with YOUR FAVORITE JOSH RITTER LYRIC on our Facebook and/or Instagram posts!! Winners will be selected on Thursday 6/27 at 12pm!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8nAQWDOq2A/ […]

Filed Under: Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Josh Ritter

Monday Morning Video – Julianna Riolino

Monday, June 24, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

I stumbled across Julianna Riolino at SXSW a few years ago. I went to see Daniel Romano and was greeted with a welcome surprise: Riolino performing a set backed by Romano and company. Great songs, high energy, and a kick you in the ass attitude. Here’s a taste from the release party for Riolino’s 2022 […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Daniel Romano, Julianna Riolino

Readers’ Pick: The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again

Friday, June 21, 2024 By Tom Osborne

The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again (cover art)

You picked The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again as your favorite new release for the week of June 14, 2024.

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: The Decemberists

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