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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 – Best of 2023, the Albums

Friday, December 29, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Lydia Loveless

11. Somebody’s Child by Somebody’s Child Not the typical Twangville fare but I can’t get enough of the infectious and electrifying rock anthems from the debut album by Somebody’s Child, the Ireland/UK group founded and led by Cian Godfrey. (More coverage) 10. End of the World by Wild Child End of the World is an […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Folk, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Allison Russell, Ben de la Cour, Brian Dunne, Jaimee Harris, Jeremie Albino, Lucero, Lydia Loveless, Somebody's Child, Wild Child, William Matheny, William Prince

Mayer’s Picks – the Best of 2023 (So Far), the Albums

Thursday, June 29, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Stand in the Joy by William Prince Stand in the Joy is the kind of album that you can get lost in – Prince’s voice and songs are as soothing as they are poignant. Best listened to with your eyes closed. Sweet Anhedonia by Ben de la Cour Sweet Anhedonia is richly textured and darkly […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Ben de la Cour, Billy Conway, Brian Dunne, Jaimee Harris, Jesse Dayton, Lucero, Somebody's Child, William Prince

SXSW 2023 – The Sounds, Part 1

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

SOMEBODY’S CHILD I do a fair amount of research on the artists attending SXSW in the weeks leading up to the event. Before I arrived, Ireland’s Somebody’s Child were at the top of my artists to see; when I left they were the best band that I saw. The group, the brainchild of singer-songwriter Cian […]

Filed Under: Americana, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, SXSW Tagged With: Boy Golden, Greyhounds, Katie Toupin, L.A. Edwards, Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Mando Saenz, Mightmare, Sid Simons, Somebody's Child, Spoon, The Hypochondriacs

Mayer’s Playlist for Jan/Feb 2023

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Missing Someone, Jaimee Harris (from the Folk N Roll Records/Thirty Tigers release Boomerang Town) Harris’ eagerly awaited sophomore release has arrived – and it’s a beauty.  What makes it even compelling is that its beauty isn’t easy.  Harris fills her songs with difficult topics and troubled characters, digging into them with a thoughtful perspective.    The […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: BER, Galactic, Jaimee Harris, JD Clayton, L.A. Edwards, Lucero, Ron Sexsmith, Somebody's Child, Sunny War, The Shootouts, the Vansaders

The Twangville Early 2023 Release Preview

Wednesday, January 04, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Out of the Heart of Darkness by L.A. Edwards (6 January) L.A. Edwards kick of the year with an often brooding but always engaging song collection. Although the group hails from California, they make a mighty fine heartland rock sound.   I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying by Whitehorse (13 January) The Canadian duo of Melissa McClelland […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Indie Rock, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Ben de la Cour, Billy Conway, Brian Dunne, Carter Sampson, Darling West, Jaimee Harris, L.A. Edwards, Lucero, Mark Erelli, Matt Andersen, Matt Charette, Michelle Malone, Prateek, Ron Sexsmith, Signe Marie Rustad, Somebody's Child, The Hold Steady, Whitehorse, Willie Nelson

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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