Singer-songwriter Grace Pettis talks about Kickstarter campaigns, songs that she wrote as a child, and building a community.
Monday Morning Video – Antonio Lulic
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 […]
Readers’ Pick: Jack the Radio – Under Lonely Light
You picked Jack the Radio – Under Lonely Light as your favorite new release for the week of June 21, 2024.
Nick Taylor – Not Alone
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 […]
The Hold Steady “Constructive Summer 2024” @ 9:30 Club, Washington,D.C. (6-22-2024)
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 […]
Ordinary Elephant on Building a Tour Van and their Favorite Snack
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
Josh Ritter in NY on 6/28! Ticket Giveaway!
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/ […]
Monday Morning Video – Julianna Riolino
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 […]
Readers’ Pick: The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again
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.
Matt Hillyer – Bright Skyline
One of the by-products of our social media driven lives is that nothing can be just OK anymore. You can’t be good at something, you have to be fantastic. There’s no such thing as a bad day; it was terrible. Despite the sparkle from your feed, the unfortunate reality is most of us are just […]