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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→

Lord Huron – Long Lost

Lord Huron – Long Lost

The Los Angeles-based indie-folk group Lord Huron follows-up 2018’s Vide Noir with their fourth full-length…read more→

Sam Filiatreau – Sam Filiatreau

Sam Filiatreau – Sam Filiatreau

Louisville, Kentucky singer/songwriter Sam Filiatreau caught the ears of Caamp’s Taylor Meier and Matt Vinson…read more→

Robert Finley – Sharecropper’s Son

Robert Finley – Sharecropper’s Son

Louisiana soul, gospel, roots singer/songwriter Robert Finley was an army veteran and a skilled carpenter…read more→

The Pink Stones – Introducing the Pink Stone

The Pink Stones – Introducing the Pink Stones…

Athens, Georgia six-piece band The Pink Stones released their debut Introducing…The Pink Stones – an…read more→

Riley Downing – Start It

Riley Downing – Start It

Riley Downing – known as one of the lead vocalists and songwriters of the New…read more→

Olav Larsen and the Alabama Rodeo Stars – Stream of Consciousness

Olav Larsen and the Alabama Rodeo Stars – Stream of Consciousness

Norwegian of Nigerian descent singer/songwriter Olav Larsen was raised on blues staples from his father’s…read more→

Ryley Walker – Course in Fable

Ryley Walker – Course in Fable

New York based singer/songwriter/guitarist Ryley Walker follows-up 2019’s Little Common Twist with his fifth solo…read more→

John Paul Keith – The Rhythm of the City

John Paul Keith – The Rhythm of the City

Knoxville native now Memphis based Americana singer/songwriter John Paul Keith cut his teeth with the…read more→

Josh Hoyer and Colossal – Natural Born Hustler

Josh Hoyer and Colossal – Natural Born Hustler

Lincoln, Nebraska five-piece American soul, funk, and R&B artist Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal follow-up…read more→

The Black Keys – Delta Kream

The Black Keys – Delta Kream

While The Black Keys have pursued their love of Mississippi blues through past efforts like…read more→

Israel Nash – Topaz

Israel Nash – Topaz

Israel Nash recorded his latest release Topaz – an expanded version of the 2019 Topaz…read more→

Blue Cactus – Stranger Again

Blue Cactus – Stranger Again

Stranger Again – the second album from North Carolina duo Blue Cactus (Steph Stewart and…read more→

Melissa Carper – Daddy’s Country Gold

Melissa Carper – Daddy’s Country Gold

Veteran Texas-based singer/songwriter/upright bassist Melissa Carper is known as a founding member of the bands…read more→

Rose City Band - Earth Trip

Rose City Band – Earth Trip

The Portland-based Rose City Band – the solo project of singer/guitarist Ripley Johnson (Wooden Shjips,…read more→

Parker Millsap – Be Here Instead

Parker Millsap – Be Here Instead

The fifth album from Oklahoma native now Nashville-based singer/songwriter Parker Millsap changes things up for…read more→

Sunny War – Simple Syrup

Sunny War – Simple Syrup

Nashville-born, longtime L.A. resident and singer/songwriter Sunny War’s (Sydney Lyndella Ward) albums are filled with…read more→

David James Allen - Radiations

David James Allen – Radiations

Prince Edward County, Ontario singer/songwriter David James Album follows-up his stellar critically acclaimed 2017 debut…read more→

Amigo The Devil – Born Against

Amigo The Devil – Born Against

Austin based songwriter/songwriter Amigo the Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) follows-up 2018’s Everything is Fine with…read more→

Morgan Wade – Reckless

Morgan Wade – Reckless

26-year-old country singer/songwriter Morgan Wade hails from the heart of Southwest Virginia (Floyd, Virginia) –…read more→

Fruit Bats – The Pet Parade

Fruit Bats – The Pet Parade

The Pet Parade – the eighth release by Fruit Bats – is preceded by 2019’s…read more→

John Smith - The Fray

John Smith – The Fray

The Fray is the sixth album from British singer-songwriter John Smith – it’s a compelling…read more→

The Brother Brothers – Calla Lily

The Brother Brothers – Calla Lily

Peoria, IL natives by way of Brooklyn, The Brother Brothers (Adam and David Moss) follow-up…read more→

Sweetheart – Sweetheart

Sweetheart – Sweetheart

The Norwegian country-tinged band Sweetheart formed in 2003 but are just this year releasing their…read more→

The Staves – Good Woman

The Staves – Good Woman

The British indie-folk trio of sisters The Staves (Emily, Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor) follow-up 2017’s…read more→

David Huckfelt – Room Enough, Time Enough

David Huckfelt – Room Enough, Time Enough

Singer/songwriter and folk artist David Huckfelt (The Pines) released his second solo effort Room Enough,…read more→

Daniel Norgren – Live

Daniel Norgren – Live

Live is Swedish singer/songwriter Daniel Norgren’s first live and sixth album overall and was recorded…read more→

Chatham Rabbits - The Yoke is Easy the Burden is Full

Chatham Rabbits – The Yoke is Easy the Burden is Full

North Carolina folk duo Chatham Rabbits (husband and wife Austin and Sarah McCombie) follow-up their…read more→

Still Corners – The Last Exit

Still Corners – The Last Exit

The Still Corners are comprised of British singer Tessa Murray and American songwriter and producer…read more→

Pony Bradshaw - Calico Jim

Pony Bradshaw – Calico Jim

Georgia-based Pony Bradshaw (a.k.a. James Bradshaw) follows-up his excellent 2019 debut album Sudden Opera with…read more→

Ian Fisher - American Standards

Ian Fisher – American Standards

Missouri native now American expat and singer/songwriter Ian Fisher follows-up his 2018 Idle Hands release…read more→

Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno - Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno

Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno – Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno

Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno (The Onlies) are young up-and-coming Americana talents who have joined…read more→

Hardened and Tempered - Hold the Line

Hardened and Tempered – Hold the Line

Austin singer/songwriter duo Hardened and Tempered (a.k.a. Kristin Davidson and Carolyn Phillips) follow-up their 2017…read more→

Buck Meek - Two Saviors

Buck Meek – Two Saviors

Singer/songwriter Buck Meek (guitar, Big Thief) follows-up his self-titled solo record with Two Saviors picking-up…read more→

David Quinn – Letting Go

David Quinn – Letting Go

Chicago country singer/songwriter David Quinn follows-up his excellent 2019 debut, Wanderin’ Fool, with Letting Go…read more→

Langhorne Slim – Strawberry Mansion

Langhorne Slim – Strawberry Mansion

2020 was a probably a year most of us would love to forget due to…read more→

Lucero – When You Found Me

Lucero – When You Found Me

The Memphis-based act Lucero has made a 20+ year career out of mixing punk, classic…read more→

Aaron Lee Tasjan – Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!

Aaron Lee Tasjan – Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan follows-up his 2018 Karma for Cheap with Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!…read more→

Kacy and Clayton and Marlon Williams – Plastic Bouquet

Kacy and Clayton and Marlon Williams – Plastic Bouquet

Saskatchewan folk/roots duo Kacy & Clayton are joined by New Zealand singer/songwriter Marlon Williamson on…read more→

Tekla Waterfield and Jeff Fielder – Trouble in Time

Tekla Waterfield and Jeff Fielder – Trouble in Time

Seattle-based husband-and-wife singer/songwriter duo Tekla Waterfield and Jeff Fielder spent the last year of quarantine…read more→

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