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A music blog featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005.

Monday Morning Video – Justin Townes Earle

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Justin Townes Earle was taken from us at the much too young age of 38. He left behind an incredible catalog of songs striking and profound. Later this summer New West Records will release a double album of rarities that include demos, live performances, and covers. In the meantime, here’s one of my favorite Earle […]

Mayer’s Picks – Best of 2021, the Albums

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10. Obviously by Lake Street Dive Glorious smooth and silken pop, a mix of songs earnest and spirited – Obviously is another gem from Lake Street Dive. Key Tracks: Hypotheticals, Hush Money, Same Old News, Nobody’s Stopping You Now, Anymore 9. Vessel by The Accidentals Sav Buist and Katie Larson shift away from their folk […]

Mayer’s Picks – The Best of 2021 (So Far), the Songs

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Breaking a Heart/The Wind’s Just Gonna Blow, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, and Jon Randall (from the Sony Music Nashville release The Marfa Tapes) If you thought their song “Tin Man” was achingly beautiful, they’ve got a few more from their time in Marfa that just might make your eyes a little misty.  I couldn’t decide […]

Mayer’s Picks – the Best of 2021 (So Far), the Albums

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J.T. by Steve Earle & The Dukes Steve Earle’s moving tribute to his late son Justin Townes Earle is an emotional gut punch.  Yet beyond the tragedy of the younger Earle’s passing, the elder Earle’s performances of his son’s songs highlight their shared gift of songwriting and storytelling mastery.  Be warned, though, that the closing […]

Mayer’s Playlist for Jan/Feb 2021

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Far Away In Another Town, Steve Earle & the Dukes (from the New West Records Release J.T.) Chances are you might already be aware of the story behind J.T., Steve Earle’s tribute to his late son Justin Townes Earle.  The younger Earle tragically passed away from a drug overdose in August of 2020, leaving behind […]

Readers’ Pick: Steve Earle & The Dukes – J.T.

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You picked Steve Earle & The Dukes – J.T. as your favorite new release for the week of January 8, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaK9ZLqqHRI New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2021 Steve Earle […]

The Twangville Early 2021 Release Preview

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Happily, 2021 is upon us! Here are just a few forthcoming long-players that we are eagerly anticipating in the coming months. J.T. by STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES (4 Jan) Steve Earle pays tribute to his late son – and raises funds to support the late artist’s wife and 3-year-old daughter – by recording a […]

Monday Morning Video – Steve Earle

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We lost a tremendous talent with the tragic passing of Justin Townes Earle last year. To raise funds for the late artist’s wife and 3-year-old daughter, Steve Earle and his band The Dukes recorded a collection of Justin Townes Earle compositions. J.T., the resulting album, was released last Monday on what would have been Justin […]