A smidge of rock, a drop of blues, all under the umbrella of full blown orchestral Americana folk—whatever you’re into, you can find it in The Ballroom Thieves’ new album, Deadeye, out October 21st. With their sophomore effort, the group… Continue Reading
While some artists tend to bristle at the label “singer/songwriter”, Glen Phillips doesn’t worry about labels, or genres for that matter, he just does what he does best– he writes poignant songs and sings them to eager audiences with his… Continue Reading
The adage “there’s no school like the old school” is a familiar one, and for good reason. Just like that expression has withstood the test of time, so have the endearing sounds of jangly banjo, acoustic guitar-picking, and old-fashioned southern… Continue Reading
It says a lot about a band when the previous generation’s giants take notice, and touring with Joe Walsh is a great honor, not given, but earned. JD & The Straight Shot have been working hard since forming in 2005;… Continue Reading
JUNO Award-nominated singer/songwriter Donovan Woods will release a deluxe edition of his fourth studio album, Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled on August 12th; the country/folk maestro has skillfully crafted a collection of ten original songs and three live-recorded bonus tracks for our listening pleasure. There are hints of Southern charm… Continue Reading
Nashville may be the country music capital, but musical greatness can be found throughout the fine state of Tennessee. Cereus Bright, an alt-folk five-piece hailing from Knoxville, are up-and-coming legends in their own right. Their debut album, Excuses, is a songwriting masterpiece. … Continue Reading
With their new album, Radiant, released today vis No Evil Records, Nashville’s Wild Ponies are the musical equivalent of Kentucky Derby thoroughbreds; with compelling lyrics, intriguing vocal stylings, and stellar guitar work on full display, Radiant is everything a country album should be–and more. Doug… Continue Reading
Nashville, a.k.a. Music City, home of the Grand Ole Opry and of more household names than one can count, is also home to the next big thing (and soon-to-be household name)– Americana outfit Roanoke, who will release their self-titled debut… Continue Reading
Alt-country artist Jeremy Nail‘s new album, My Mountain, produced by the iconic Alejandro Escovedo, is an excellent addition to his catalogue; the heart of a classic Texas troubadour beats strongly in this masterpiece. The title track, with its hint of blues and loads of… Continue Reading
While I’ve been a fan of Americana music for quite some time, I was recently introduced to the work of Nashville-based husband-wife duo, The Grahams, who released a deluxe edition of their latest album, Glory Bound, on March 25th. I became… Continue Reading