I live in NYC these days but am fortunate to be connected to the music scenes of two cities in which I previously lived – 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 […]
Celebrate 20 Years of Twangville in Dallas on Oct 17
GET TICKETS You only turn 20 once! So before we raise a glass at our Sunday Social in Dallas on October 19th, we’re blowing the roof off the Double Wide on Friday, October 17th to kick off our anniversary weekend. The only thing that would make it better? Seeing you there! Join us at Double […]
AmericanaFest 2025, Mayer’s Picks (Part 1)
kirby baby Two sets from Brooklyn’s kirby baby meant double the proof that his razor-edged indie rock songs are built for live performance. Whether solo or with his full band—I saw both—the material from his new album crackled with the same intensity. JADE BIRD Bird’s magnetic presence commanded Third Man Records’ legendary Blue Room as […]
J. Isaiah Evans on Choosing the Right Team and Keeping the Tour Budget Lean
J. Isaiah Evans of J. Isaiah Evans and the Boss Tweed talks about the pros and cons of being an independent artist and the inspiration for the first song that he wrote.
The Twangville 2025 Album Preview-Side B
Here are some albums that we’re looking forward to hearing in the back half of 2025… Americana Radio by J. Isaiah Evans and the Boss Tweed (11 July) Evans and the Boss Tweed make a raucous entrance with their debut album. Evans pairs his booming voice with his fierce guitar for ten tracks of what […]
Singles Club – A Special Twangville Playlist
I typically stick to writing about albums and EPs – it’s enough to just keep up with all of those. There have been a slew of stand-alone singles over the past several months, however, that caught my attention. Here’s a sampling of them. Optimistic, Fee Doyle I had a conversation earlier this year with a […]
Bonus Monday Morning Video – Wait, There’s Another Dallas Show?!
What’s better than one show in Dallas? How about two! Yup, before we gather in the back yard on April 28th, we’re gonna meet up at Double Wide, a Dallas institution, on the 24th for a big ol’ rock show. Tickets and info here. How’s this for a line-up: Here’s a video playlist to get […]
SXSW 2024: The Sounds, Part 1
Kathleen Edwards I don’t recall this ever happening before, but this year I kicked off SXSW with one of my favorite sets of the week. Kathleen Edwards performed solo (save a brief appearance by Lauren Morrow on harmony vocals), highlighting songs from throughout her illustrious career plus a new one. Attitude, charm, and great music. […]
A Premiere From J. Isaiah Evans and the Boss Tweed
Another week, another great new artist to introduce. This time it’s J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed from Dallas, Texas. If Evans’ name sound familiar, it should – he’s the driving force behind The 40 Acre Mule. With that group Evans gloriously explored the intersection of R&B and rock and roll, kicking up a […]