Here we are again! Thanksgiving 2023, y’all! which means we’re celebrating 19 years of Twangville’s existence. In what has become an annual tradition for us, we raise a toast to thank our contributors, our community, and the artists who give us something to listen to and write about. Without someone to make the music, we’d have nothing to […]
Melissa Ruth Song Premiere – Low-Key Christmas
As we head into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we’re bombarded with reinforcements of the typical Western Christmas by pretty much any and every media outlet we come across. You know them all: a bountiful, picture-perfect family dinner, fashionably wrapped gifts under an impeccably decorated tree, snowfall adding a glisten and sparkle […]
Jacob Sharp of Mipso on Warning Lights in the Band’s Tour Van and His Love of Wine
Mandolin player and vocalist Jacob Sharp of Mipso talks about the most rewarding part of being an artist and what bums him out about the music industry.
Matthew Marcantonio of Demob Happy on The Demobile Mk III and Learning to Relax
Singer-bassist Matthew Marcantonio of UK rock band Demob Happy talks about achieving maximum vibe in the band’s old rehearsal space, taking inspiration from Dave Grohl (and subsequently regretting it), and a tip for eating healthy while on the road.
Monday Morning Video – Jeff Black
How about we start the week with one of my favorite songs. Jeff Black, accompanied by Sam Bush on mandolin (with Jon Randall and Dierks Bentley mostly out of view), performing his gem “That’s Just About Right”. I don’t think people’s visions get jadedI think the times change and so does the truthSo in that […]
Readers’ Pick: Chris Stapleton – Higher
You picked Chris Stapleton – Higher as your favorite new release for the week of November 10, 2023.
Kristen Grainger & True North – Fear of Falling Stars
One of the benefits of this writing gig is I get exposed to musicians who have loads of talent, but aren’t well known outside their corner of the world. A great example of that is Oregon-based Kristen Grainger & True North. They just released their latest album, Fear of Falling Stars. Weaving between folk and […]
Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia – Blood Brothers: Live in Canada
As reviewers, and volunteer reviewers at that, sometimes we miss things. More than a few times I’ve realized that some music I overlooked was actually pretty good, and I wanted to take a “Mulligan” by reviewing something well after its release. When Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia released their collaboration album, Blood Brothers, early this […]
Barrence Whitfield and Peter Greenberg of Barrence Whitfield & the Savages on Record Stores and Performance Royalties
Barrence Whitfield and Peter Greenberg of Barrence Whitfield & the Savages talk about finding rehearsal spaces and tour meals in Europe, how the band got its start, and the benefit of not having expectations.
Sharif Mekawy of Looms on Jeff Tweedy and Being Grateful
Singer-songwriter Sharif Mekawy of Brooklyn-based Looms talks about investing in the band and the time an intruder tried to get into their rehearsal space.