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Taylor Ashton – Stranger to the Feeling

Taylor Ashton – Stranger to the Feeling

The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Taylor Ashton’s (known for his membership in the beloved Vancouver BC five-piece…read more→

Bonnie “Prince” Billy – Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You

Bonnie “Prince” Billy – Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You

In the latest musical revelation from Bonnie “Prince” Billy, the album “Keeping Secrets Will Destroy…read more→

Allison Russell – The Returner

Allison Russell – The Returner

The self-taught singer/songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell’s latest release, “The Returner,” is a…read more→

Susto – My Entire Life

Susto – My Entire Life

The Charleston, South Carolina singer/songwriter and indie rocker Susto’s latest masterpiece, “My Entire Life,” is…read more→

The Vanrays – Put It Out

The Vanrays – Put It Out

The Vancouver-based soul and R&B act The Vanrays’ latest album, “Put It Out,” is a…read more→

Parker McCollum – Never Enough

Parker McCollum – Never Enough

The Texas-based Americana/country singer-songwriter Parker McCollum’s latest offering, “Never Enough,” encapsulates a raw and heartfelt…read more→

William the Conqueror – Excuse Me While I Vanish

William the Conqueror – Excuse Me While I Vanish

William the Conqueror’s album “Excuse Me While I Vanish” is a captivating musical journey that…read more→

Cordovas – The Rose of Aces

Cordovas – The Rose of Aces

In their latest album “The Rose of Aces,” the Nashville-based Americana act Cordovas delivers an…read more→

Jackson and the Janks - Jackson and the Janks

Jackson and the Janks – Jackson and the Janks

Hailing from the vibrant musical city of New Orleans, Jackson and the Janks, a rock…read more→

Cut Worms - Cut Worms

Cut Worms – Cut Worms

Step into the world of Cut Worms’ self-titled album, where the windows are rolled down,…read more→

Hiss Golden Messenger – Jump for Joy

Hiss Golden Messenger – Jump for Joy

Hiss Golden Messenger returns with their latest album, “Jump for Joy,” delivering another captivating musical…read more→

The Pink Stones - You Know Who

The Pink Stones – You Know Who

The Pink Stones follow-up their excellent 2021 release “Introducing​.​.​. The Pink Stones,” with “You Know…read more→

Anna Tivel - Outsiders

Anna Tivel – Outsiders

Anna Tivel’s latest release, “Outsiders,” is a captivating folk album that showcases her storytelling prowess…read more→

Emily Nenni - On The Ranch

Emily Nenni – On The Ranch

California-born and Nashville-based singer Emily Nenni’s sophomore album, “On The Ranch,” and follow-up to 2018’s…read more→

Shana Cleveland - Manzanita

Shana Cleveland – Manzanita

Shana Cleveland, best known as the frontwoman of La Luz, showcases her impressive solo talent…read more→

Robert Finley - Black Bayou

Robert Finley – Black Bayou

Robert Finley’s latest album, “Black Bayou,” is a soulful masterpiece that transports listeners to the…read more→

Sparklehorse - Bird Machine

Sparklehorse – Bird Machine

Richmond, Virginia’s Sparklehorse presents “Bird Machine,” the poignant fifth studio album that takes listeners on…read more→

Taylor Kingman – Hollow Sound

Taylor Kingman – Hollow Sound

Taylor Kingman’s latest album, “Hollow Sound,” is a testament to the power of raw and…read more→

Nat Myers – Yellow Pearl

Nat Myers – Yellow Pearl

Southern Korean American Blues poet Nat Myers’ “Yellow Pearl” release is a mesmerizing journey through…read more→

Lucero – Should’ve Learned By Now

Lucero – Should’ve Learned By Now

Lucero, the renowned alt-country band hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, returns with their latest studio effort,…read more→

The War and Treaty – Lover’s Game

The War and Treaty – Lover’s Game

In their latest offering, “Lover’s Game,” The War and Treaty deliver a soul-stirring collection of…read more→

Whitney Rose – Rosie

Whitney Rose – Rosie

Whitney Rose’s latest offering and follow-up to 2020’s “We Still Go To Rodeos,” “Rosie,” is…read more→

M. Ward – Supernatural Thing

M. Ward – Supernatural Thing

M. Ward’s latest release, “Supernatural Thing,” is a captivating and soulful journey that showcases the…read more→

Miles Miller – Solid Gold

Miles Miller – Solid Gold

Kentucky based signer/songwriter Miles Miller’s album “Solid Gold,” is a breathtaking journey through the realms…read more→

Bonny Doon – Let There Be Music

Bonny Doon – Let There Be Music

Bonny Doon returns with their follow-up to 2018’s “Longwave” with “Let There Be Music,” a…read more→

Son Volt – Day of the Doug

Son Volt – Day of the Doug

Son Volt’s latest album, “Day of the Doug,” is a tribute album to Tex-Mex musician…read more→

Tommy Prine – This Far South

Tommy Prine – This Far South

Tommy Prine’s latest album, “This Far South,” is a mesmerizing journey through the depths of…read more→

Sumbuck – Lucky

Sumbuck – Lucky

Taylor Meier’s side project outside of his band Caamp, Sumbuck, presents their latest album, “Lucky,”…read more→

Tommy Ashby – Lamplighter

Tommy Ashby – Lamplighter

Scotland based singer/songwriter Tommy Ashby’s excellent release, “Lamplighter,” is a mesmerizing collection of heartfelt melodies…read more→

Noah Kahan - Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever)

Noah Khan – Stick Season (We’ll AllBe Here Forever)

Strafford, Vermont singer/songwriter Noah Khan’s latest release, “Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever),” is…read more→

Brit Taylor - Kentucky Blue

Brit Taylor – Kentucky Blue

“Brit Taylor’s “Kentucky Blue” is a soul-stirring triumph that pays homage to the rich musical…read more→

The Teskey Brothers – The Winding WayThe Teskey Brothers – The Winding Way

The Teskey Brothers – The Winding Way

The Melbourne Australian blues rock band The Teskey Brothers have once again captured the essence…read more→

Summer Dean – The Biggest Life

Summer Dean – The Biggest Life

Summer Dean’s latest album, “The Biggest Life,” is a refreshing and vibrant addition to the…read more→

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Weathervanes

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Weathervanes

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have once again delivered a captivating musical journey with…read more→

Jeremie Albino – Tears You Hide

Jeremie Albino – Tears You Hide

Toronto based singer/songwriter Jeremie Albino’s new album, “Tears You Hide,” is a soul-stirring masterpiece that…read more→

Ben Harper – Wide Open Light

Ben Harper – Wide Open Light

Ben Harper, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, has once again graced us with his soul-stirring melodies…read more→

Ruen Brothers – Ten Paces

Ruen Brothers – Ten Paces

The Ruen Brothers burst onto the music scene with their third album, “Ten Paces,” showcasing…read more→

Kassi Valazza – Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing

Kassi Valazza – Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing

Portland, Oregon-based singer/songwriter Kassi Valazza follows-up her excellent 2019 release Dear Dead Days with “Kassi…read more→

The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See The Moon

The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See The Moon

The Milk Carton Kids have once again captured our hearts with their latest album release,…read more→

Nicholas Jamerson – Peace Mountain

Nicholas Jamerson – Peace Mountain

Hailing from the rich musical landscapes of Eastern Kentucky, Nicholas Jamerson brings forth his highly…read more→

Robert Ellis – Yesterday's News

Robert Ellis – Yesterday’s News

Houston, Texas, singer/songwriter Robert Ellis returns with his captivating new album, “Yesterday’s News,” following the…read more→

Malpass Brothers – Lonely Street

Malpass Brothers – Lonely Street

Goldsboro, North Carolina, band the Malpass Brothers have taken the country music scene by storm…read more→

Parker Millsap – Wilderness Within You

Parker Millsap – Wilderness Within You

The Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter Parker Millsap has once again put out another stellar release with “Wilderness…read more→

Robbie Fulks – Bluegrass Vacation

Robbie Fulks – Bluegrass Vacation

Robbie Fulks returns with his latest offering, “Bluegrass Vacation,” an album that seamlessly blends traditional…read more→

Dean Johnson – Nothing for Me Please

Dean Johnson – Nothing for Me Please

Originating from the vibrant musical city of Seattle, Washington, singer/songwriter Dean Johnson emerges onto the…read more→

Eilen Jewell – Get Behind the Wheel

Eilen Jewell – Get Behind the Wheel

Hailing from Boise, Idaho, Eilen Jewell is a singer-songwriter and band known for their distinctive…read more→

Josh Ritter – Spectral Lines

Josh Ritter – Spectral Lines

Hailing from Moscow, Idaho, singer-songwriter Josh Ritter returns with his mesmerizing seventh studio album, “Spectral…read more→

Esther Rose – Safe to Run

Esther Rose – Safe to Run

Esther Rose, a talented singer-songwriter hailing from New Orleans, has captivated listeners with her soul-stirring…read more→

Rose City Band – Garden Party

Rose City Band – Garden Party

Portland’s Rose City Band’s newest release, “Garden Party,” is a blissful voyage into the sun-soaked…read more→

Fruit Bats – A River Running to Your Heart

Fruit Bats – A River Running to Your Heart

Following their 2022 collection “Sometimes a Cloud Is Just A Cloud: Slow Growers, Sleep Hits…read more→

The Tallest Man on Earth – Henry St.

The Tallest Man on Earth – Henry St.

The Swedish singer/songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth (A.K.A. Kristian Matsson) has consistently proven himself…read more→

William Prince - Stand In The Joy

William Prince – Stand In The Joy

William Prince’s sophomore album, “Stand In The Joy,” is a mesmerizing musical tapestry that seamlessly…read more→

Natalie Merchant – Keep Your Courage

Natalie Merchant – Keep Your Courage

Natalie Merchant, the renowned singer/songwriter hailing from Jamestown, New York, returns with her captivating new…read more→

Josie Toney – Extra

Josie Toney – Extra

Josie Toney’s latest album, “Extra,” is a captivating musical journey that showcases her incredible talent…read more→

Rachel Baiman – Common Nation of Sorrow

Rachel Baiman – Common Nation of Sorrow

Nashville-based American fiddle/banjo player, and singer/songwrite Rachel Baiman’s latest release, “Common Nation of Sorrow,” showcases…read more→

Boygenius – The Record

Boygenius – The Record

The indie supergroup Boygenius, composed of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, has taken…read more→

Wilder Woods – Fever/Sky

Wilder Woods – Fever/Sky

Hailing from the music-rich city of Nashville, Tennessee, Wilder Woods builds upon their self-titled 2019…read more→

Matt Andersen – The Big Bottle of Joy

Matt Andersen – The Big Bottle of Joy

New Brunswick, Canada blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Matt Andersen’s latest release, “The Big Bottle of…read more→

The Nude Party – Rides On

The Nude Party – Rides On

The Nude Party’s sophomore album, “Rides On,” catapults listeners on a sonic journey back to…read more→

Amanda Fields – Wha, When, and Without

Amanda Fields – What, When and Without

The Amanda Fields’ album, “What, When and Without,” is a mesmerizing journey through the depths…read more→

Iris DeMent – Workin' on a World

Iris DeMent – Workin’ on a World

Iris DeMent’s album “Workin’ on a World” is a captivating journey through the realms of…read more→

Dougie Poole – The Rainbow Wheel of Death

Dougie Poole – The Rainbow Wheel of Death

Maine-based singer-songwriter Dougie Poole follows-up his excellent 2020 album The Freelancers Blues with “The Rainbow…read more→

Cat Clyde – Down Rounder

Cat Clyde – Down Rounder

Cat Clyde’s latest album, “Down Rounder,” is a soulful and introspective journey that showcases her…read more→

Yo La Tengo – This Stupid World

Yo La Tengo – This Stupid World

Yo La Tengo has always been known for their eclectic sound and ability to seamlessly…read more→

King Tuff - Smalltown Stardust

King Tuff – Samlltown Stardust

King Tuff’s “Smalltown Stardust,” is a captivating journey into the realm of lo-fi indie rock,…read more→

Sunny War – Anarchist GospelSunny War – Anarchist Gospel

Sunny War – Anarchist Gospel

Sunny War’s “Anarchist Gospel” is a mesmerizing musical journey that blends elements of folk, blues,…read more→

Pony Bradshaw – North Georgia Rounder

Pony Bradshaw – North Georgia Rounder

Pony Bradshaw’s latest release, “North Georgia Rounder,” is a compelling testament to the raw power…read more→

Margo Price – Strays

Margo Price – Strays

Margo Price’s latest offering, “Strays,” is a gritty and soulful journey through heartbreak, resilience, and…read more→

Handsome Jack – Get Humble

Handsome Jack – Get Humble

Lockport, NY band Handsome Jack follows-up 2018’s Everything’s Gonna Be Alright with Get Humble –…read more→

Steve Gunn – Other You

Steve Gunn – Other You

Northern Kentucky country singer/songwriter Jeremy Pinnell follows-up two excellent albums – 2014’s confessional OH/KY and…read more→

Jeremy Pinnell – Goodbye LA

Jeremy Pinnell – Goodbye LA

Northern Kentucky country singer/songwriter Jeremy Pinnell follows-up two excellent albums – 2014’s confessional OH/KY and…read more→

Charlotte Cornfield – Highs in the Minuses

Charlotte Cornfield – Highs in the Minuses

Northern Kentucky country singer/songwriter Jeremy Pinnell follows-up two excellent albums – 2014’s confessional OH/KY and…read more→

Doc Carter – High Tide for Low Times

Doc Carter – High Tide for Low Times

After releasing a string of well-received singles and EP’s, Texas singer/songwriter Doc Carter has released…read more→

Hunter Hicks - Hunter Hicks

Hunter Hicks – Hunter Hicks

The 23-year-old Laramie, Wyoming-based singer/songwriter Hunter Hicks has spent the last few years honing his…read more→

Huck Notari - Strange and Beautifully

Huck Notari – Strange and Beautifully

8 years have passed since New Hampshire-based singer/songwriter Huck Notari released his excellent Huck Notari…read more→

TK & The Holy Know-Nothings - The Incredible Heat Machine

TK & The Holy Know-Nothings – The Incredible Heat Machine

Portland, Oregon-based band TK & The Holy Know-Nothings’ excellent 2019 debut Arguably OK is followed…read more→

Matthew E. White - K Bay

Matthew E. White – K Bay

The 39-year-old Richmond-based singer/songwriter and producer Matthew E. White follows-up his 2015 release Fresh Blood…read more→

Them Coulee Boys – Namesake

Them Coulee Boys – Namesake

2019’s Die Happy with another great album, Namesake. The album was conceived, written, and recorded…read more→

Joe Bourdet - Meadow Rock

Joe Bourdet – Meadow Rock

Los Angeles singer/songwriter Joe Bourdet debuts his first full-length Meadow Rock – an album that…read more→

Zach Schmidt – Raise a Banner

Zach Schmidt – Raise a Banner

Nashville by way of Pittsburgh Americana artist Zach Schmidt follows up his 2016 debut The…read more→

Britton Patrick Morgan – I Wanna Start a Band

Britton Patrick Morgan – I Wanna Start a Band

Louisville, Kentucky-based multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter and producer Britton Patrick Morgan follows his debut High Lonesome Throne…read more→

T Hardy Morris – The Digital Age of Rome

T Hardy Morris – The Digital Age of Rome

Athens, Georgia singer/songwriter T. Hardy Morris (founding member of Diamond Rug and former member of…read more→

Chris Acker – Odd, Ordinary, and Otherwise

Chris Acker – Odd, Ordinary, and Otherwise

New Orleans singer/songwriter Chris Acker follows-up 2020’s Good Kid with his third full-length Odd, Ordinary…read more→

JP Harris – Don't You Marry No Railroad Man

JP Harris – Don’t You Marry No Railroad Man

Nashville-based honky-tonk singer/songwriter JP Harris follows-up 2018’s excellent Sometimes Dogs Bark at Nothing with Don’t…read more→

Sturgill Simpson – The Ballad of Dood and Juanita

Sturgill Simpson – The Ballad of Dood and Juanita

Released on the heels of the excellent Cuttin’ Grass, the two-album bluegrass project The Ballad…read more→

Vincent Neil Emerson – Vincent Neil Emerson

Vincent Neil Emerson – Vincent Neil Emerson

29-year-old East Texas singer/songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson follows-up the exceptional Fried Chicken and Evil Women…read more→

Tyler Key - Wild Azaleas and Other Tall Tales

Tyler Key – Wild Azaleas and Other Tall Tales

Athens, Georgia country-folk singer/songwriter Tyler Key follows-up 2020’s Cabin Fever release with Wild Azaleas and…read more→

John R. Miller – Depreciated

John R. Miller – Depreciated

West Virginia native singer/songwriter and guitarist John R. Miller follows-up 2018’s excellent The Trouble You…read more→

Nick Shoulders - Home on the Rage

Nick Shoulders – Home on the Rage

The tattooed, mulleted, and mustachioed Ozark country crooner Nick Shoulder is an extremely gifted, singer/songwriter,…read more→

The Deep Dark Woods – Changing Faces

The Deep Dark Woods – Changing Faces

The Deep Dark Woods have been slowly transitioning into a project led by original members…read more→

Tony Joe White – Smoke from the Chimney

Tony Joe White – Smoke from the Chimney

Louisiana native singer/songwriter/guitarist Tony Joe White (aka Swamp Fox) never was able to regain the…read more→

Michigan Rattlers – That Kind of Life

Michigan Rattlers – That Kind of Life

Following their critically acclaimed 2018 debut full-length Evergreen, the roots rockers Michigan Rattlers – now…read more→

Allison Russell - Outside Child

Allison Russell – Outside Child

Montreal-born now Nashville-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell has been part of the roots music…read more→

Amythyst Kiah – Wary + Strange

Amythyst Kiah – Wary + Strange

Chattanooga native and Johnson City, Tennessee-based singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah has been noted by Rolling Stone,…read more→

Veronica Lewis – You Ain’t Unlucky

Veronica Lewis – You Ain’t Unlucky

Spirited 17-year-old New England-based blues/early rock ‘n’ roll inspired pianist and singer-songwriter Veronica Lewis has…read more→

Forest Sun – Stubborn Breathing Heart

Forest Sun – Stubborn Breathing Heart

San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Forest Sun follows up 2019’s Brighter Day with Stubborn Breathing Heart –…read more→

Jesse Aycock – Jesse Aycock

Jesse Aycock – Jesse Aycock

Tulsa, Oklahoma based multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter and Hard Working Americans member Jesse Aycock follows up his 2015…read more→

Pilgrim – No Offence, Nevermind Sorry

Pilgrim – No Offence, Nevermind Sorry

Tulsa, Oklahoma frontman and guitarist Beau Roberson (aka Pilgrim) forms a supergroup of sorts featuring…read more→

Ditchbird – Real Enough for You Now

Ditchbird – Real Enough for You Now

Duluth, Minnesota-based musician Tony Petersen (aka Ditchbird) debuts his first full-length release Real Enough for…read more→

Son Volt – Electro Melodier

Son Volt – Electro Melodier

Son Volt’s tenth album Electro Melodier could be seen as a sequel to its 2019…read more→

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