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SXSW 2025: The Sounds, Part 2

Thursday, March 27, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

BABY SAID I saw sisters Veronica and Jess Pal deliver two blistering sets of rock and roll, sweetened by their catchy pop melodies and perfect sibling harmonies.  Even those two times was not enough – here’s hoping they return soon for a proper tour. JOELTON MAYFIELD My favorite Americana discovery was Nashville by way of […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, SXSW Tagged With: Baby Said, Bonnie Whitmore, Cap Carter, David Ramirez, Himalayas, Joelton Mayfield, Lucero, Mando Saenz, Paisley Fields, Palmyra

The Twangville Early 2025 Preview

Wednesday, January 08, 2025 By The Twangville Posse

Astrovan: The Love Song Vignettes by Humbird (10 Jan) Humbird’s slow trickling of singles over the past couple months has us primed for their newest full length. Landing somewhere musically between Bjork and Neil Young, these short tunes showcase Siri Undlin’s sweet vocals. (Todd Mathis) Bloom by Larkin Poe (24 Jan) Megan and Rebecca Lovell […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Ben Kweller, David Ramirez, Death By Unga Bunga, Horsebath, Humbird, Ian Fisher, Kris Delmhorst, Larkin Poe, Lilly Hiatt, Lucero, Michigander, Mike Farris, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, Patterson Hood, Paul Thorn, Pete Mancini, Sean McConnell, Somebody's Child, Sunny War, Wilder Woods, World Party

Mayer’s Picks – The Best of 2022 (So Far), the Songs

Thursday, July 07, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

Meant to Be, BER & Charlie Oriain (from the self-released And I’m Still Thinking About That) A wonderful discovery at this year’s SXSW… and one of my favorite songs so far this year. But I think you’re the one for someone else And that shit’s hard to say It’s okay, you feel the same and I can […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Outlaw Country, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: BER, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Caroline Spence, David Ramirez, Eric Ambel, Fruition, Goodnight Texas, Jesper Lindell, Juni Ata, Matt Andersen, Rural Alberta Advantage, Ryan Culwell, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Sophie & the Broken Things, Steve Earle, Steve Earle & The Dukes, The Whitmore Sisters, Wood Willow

Mayer’s Picks – the Best of 2022 (So Far), the Albums

Thursday, July 07, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

Twilights by Jesper Lindell Sweden’s Lindell makes true Americana that channels the spirit of the Band, a point he emphasizes with a great cover of that group’s “Twilight”.  It’s Lindell’s own compositions and the arrangements that bring the songs to life, however, that make Twilights such a memorable experience.    How Long Will It Take Them […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Caroline Spence, David Ramirez, Goodnight Texas, Grant-Lee Phillips, Jesper Lindell, Juni Ata, Matt Andersen, Michael McDermott, Sarah Borges, The Whitmore Sisters, Wood Willow

Mayer’s Playlist for Feb/Mar 2022, Part 2

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

Not Ready Yet, Jamie McDell (from the ABC Music release Jamie McDell) I’ve been not so patiently awaiting the latest release from New Zealand’s Jamie McDell.  Her 2019 EP was a tremendous introduction to her songwriting talent, especially the pull no punches “Botox” and the raw emotion of “Worst Crime”.  Both songs are featured, alongside […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Gospel, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Clementine Was Right, David Ramirez, Fruition, Jamie McDell, Matt Andersen, Sea Power, Steve Poltz, The Accidentals

Americana 2021: Mayer’s Picks (Part 1)

Thursday, October 14, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

The Americana Music Association Conference and Awards made a welcome return from the virtual world this year. The annual event showcased several hundred artists who collectively illustrate the breadth of the Americana umbrella. Going back through the schedule to consider the highlights is always a frustrating experience. Not only is it tough to feature just […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Bendigo Fletcher, Billy Law, Chris J Norwood, David Ramirez, Great Peacock, Greyhounds, Joshua Ray Walker, Kathleen Edwards, The 40 Acre Mule, The Delevantes, Tre Burt

Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2018, Part 2

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2018 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. Right On Time, Kevin Gordon (from the Crowville Media release Tilt and Shine) A […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Folk, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams Tagged With: Austin Lucas, Cut Throat Finches, David Ramirez, Glorietta, Jaimee Harris, Jeffrey Foucault, John Calvin Abney, John Hiatt, Kevin Gordon, Kirby Brown, Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Lucero, Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, The Bottle Rockets, The Wolff Sisters, Vanessa Peters

Newport Folk Fest 2018: New Arrivals

Monday, August 06, 2018 By Jeff McMahon

At Newport Folk Fest 2018, the lineup included both established artists and up-and-coming artists. The up-and-comers were particularly compelling this year. Brand new artists, those coming together as a new band, and those with a totally new sound. This year’s committee did a great job of finding acts coming into their own and all of […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Newport Folk Festival, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: Amanda Shires, David Ramirez, Glorietta, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Noah Gunderson, Tyler Childers

SXSW 2018 – The Sounds, Part 2

Thursday, March 29, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

RUBY BOOTS I’d previously only seen Nashville by way of Australia songwriter Ruby Boots play acoustically. SXSW offered the perfect time to remedy that as she had band in tow. It represented a better reflection of the recently released Don’t Talk About It, which rumbles with electrified melodies and a healthy back-beat. Boots and company […]

Filed Under: Americana, Pop, Rock, Rockabilly, SXSW Tagged With: David Ramirez, Gang of Youths, John Paul Keith, Larkin Poe, Linda Perry, Ruby Boots, Shame, Tristen

Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2017, Part 3

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2017 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. Stone Age, David Ramirez (from the Thirty Tigers release We’re Not Going Anywhere) “Well […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Country, Indie, Outlaw Country, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Austin Hanks, Chris J Norwood, David Ramirez, Greg Klyma, Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Lydia Loveless, Susan Cattaneo, Tristen

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Friends of Twangville

Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 16?

  • Carolyn Wonderland – Truth Is (31%, 10 Votes)
  • Charlie Musselwhite – Lookout Highway (19%, 6 Votes)
  • Ken Pomeroy – Cruel Joke (9%, 3 Votes)
  • Barenaked Ladies – IN FLIGHT – CARRY ON (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Dan Mangan – Natural Light (6%, 2 Votes)
  • The Talbott Brothers – Borderlands (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Peter Rowan – Tales of The Free Mexican Airforce (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Kat Hasty – The Time of Your Life (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Ben Hackett – Songs for Sleeping Dogs (3%, 1 Votes)
  • The Lowtimers – Cracks (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Suzie Brown – Songs Worth Saving (3%, 1 Votes)
  • BEATrio – BEATrio (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Erin Durant – Firetrail (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Sweet Megg – Never Been Home (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Christian Rutledge – An Inch Of This New York Mile (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Travelin’ McCourys – One Chord That Rings True (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 32

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