Your Front Row Seat To Americana Music
Award-winning Irish wave-maker Ciaran Lavary recently released "To Chicago," a track from his forthcoming album, Sweet Decay, out April 13th. "I'll love you baby 'til the parking ticket runs out," he begins in his smooth, silky tenor, and our interest is immediately piqued. "To Chicago" is like a fleeting, yet warm sense of security, the acknowledgement of convenient affection... Continue Reading →
Colorado-based boundary-pushing bluegrass outfit The Railsplitters will release their new album, Jump In, on November 10th, one which builds upon the progressive sound of their 2015 releaseThe Faster It Goes. Hours spent on the road gave the band a chance to listen to a broad range of music to pass the time driving between shows—everything from... Continue Reading →
Watching For Foxes began as a group of friends rehearsing in an old math classroom in their vacant high school. After a move, and the addition of extra guitars, strings, and keys, the band has been creating a unique and powerful sonic landscape in which their songs about heartbreak, rebellion, and discovery can thrive. Now, the... Continue Reading →
Maine is an amazing place, brimming with a rich history, environmental wonder, and of course, lobster rolls (or should I say, “lobstah” rolls?), whose earliest inhabitants were scrappy and strong enough to endure seriously harsh winters. With that in mind, it makes perfect sense that folks with such strong constitutions should revel in taking the... Continue Reading →
"Three Black Crows is a record for people who have been through some stuff," explains Nebraska-based song crafter Hope Dunbar of her forthcoming album, set for release on October 6th. "We're too old to pretend we don't know how hard life can be. We've lost childhood innocence. We can't pretend we're untouched by hardship and heartbreak.... Continue Reading →
After four releases as one half of rock duo Natural Forces, Nashville-based singer/songwriter/producer Josh Washam has embraced the acoustic influences from his adopted hometown with his forthcoming solo effort, The Washam Machine. Recorded on an eight-track in his own home studio and set for release at the beginning of October, The Washam Machine explores relevant... Continue Reading →
“We had our first Pitchfork review about an Elliot Smith tribute we did, and they said, ‘One of the more interesting takes came from members of the younger generation who probably grew up after Elliot Smith passed away.’ We were like, ‘What are you talking about? Do you think we’re 15?’ I’m 35 years old!”... Continue Reading →
From horse culture to high culture—Hayley Thompson-King is one of the most unique artists on the scene today. Raised in Florida and spending weekends watching her dually-driving father’s team roping competitions, the young, small-town girl began to develop an undeniable talent that pulled her in a classical direction. “I think I’ve always had classical leanings,... Continue Reading →
Susan Cattaneo, longtime New England favorite and member of the beloved group The Boxcar Lillies, blends folk, rock, and blues with a strong dose of twang. Her new double album, The Hammer & The Heart, brims with everything from barn-burning rockers to heart wrenching ballads and features a staggering 41 special guests, including Americana stalwarts... Continue Reading →
“I was raised on a horse farm and I admittedly took it for granted,” admits Canadian cowboy Blake Berglund, who will release his stellar new record, Realms, on September 1st. “Growing up around that many horses instilled this kind of cowboy lifestyle. My grandfather was a rodeo cowboy, my brother is a rodeo cowboy, my father... Continue Reading →