Historically speaking, music has had a tendency to follow the binary model of low art/high art. However, more and more artists are moving between these two realms, and sometimes fusing them both within a single work. Take, for example, Adia Victoria. She makes intelligent music that still exists within a structure that will play to the footstompers. It has the danceability of a surf-rock release, but it also has the brains of a Jeunet. She makes smart work for smart people that can be listened to and enjoyed by everyone.
At 30 years old, Anderson East is just getting started and without question will be one to watch in the coming years. East is currently on tour with his full band and Jade Bird with summer dates throughout the Midwest. Regardless of the type of music you think you like, East’s energy has something for everyone and is a performer you can’t afford to miss. Check out our full gallery of shots from the night.
As fast as "Old Town Road," which has over 16 million views on YouTube and over 35 million plays on Spotify, hit the country charts, Billboard decided to remove it, labeling the initial charting as “a mistake.”
"Blow" and its narrative sound like music from another era, one of authenticity, country lonesomeness, and living a life worth singing about.
Molly Tuttle was the opener for the recent Old Crow Medicine Show concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Here's our collection of shots from a fantastic set.
'The Hardest Part' is a beautiful synergy of folk, country, and indie pop/rock, a constant and fluid interplay between the genres and the musician's emotions.
Punk and country aren’t exactly genres that go hand in hand, but they can actually make for great travel buddies you can follow "Till the End."
Much like sand, Howe Gelb's music goes everywhere. From punky electro-pop to Americana to flamenco... you name it. Over 4 decades of musical exploration have made him one the most interesting cult icons in music today.
On "Precious Love," Chris Birkett escapes the smooth 'muzak' trap and turns it into a great single.
With 'Songs from the Briarpatch', Will Jackson delivers an album of good to excellent songwriting, that will please any discerning Americana fan.
Shawna Virago delivers another good alt-country effort with her transgender-themed new single.
In a true country fashion, Janet Batch pours out her frustrations about her ungrateful man into a boot-stomping track, called "Got No Idea."
John Hufford's newest musical number sets the tone for his upcoming album release, Sleep. It's like a lullaby you can't stop listening to...
Any road you take in rock music, the one to fame or the one to oblivion, is paved with sad stories of mishaps and misfortune. Late Gene Clark, co-founder of The Byrds, is probably the epitome of them.
From the shimmering opening chords of “Bottle It Up” to the galloping closing notes of “Troubled End,” the show was a rare and special one in my books and I can’t wait to see where Jade Jackson goes from here.
My first night at the Ryman was also my first time seeing Old Crow Medicine Show in several years, and while the lineup had inevitably changed, their rebel spirit was still there - from the opening breakneck pace of “Tear It Down” to the final ephemeral notes of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”
"Big Skies" is nostalgia for the wild cowboy days, boiled down to a poetic, bitter-sweet essence that makes bourbon taste even better.
"Hashslingin' Blues" is a jolly folk song to get you through yet another restaurant shift and yet another disappointment along the long way to your dream.
On November 13, 2020, the recording giant will release Johnny Cash and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, an album that “re-imagines” 12 Johnny Cash performances in new symphonic arrangements.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Rhino Records are releasing a special box set on May 14, 2021 - containing unreleased demos, outtakes, and alternate takes.
With her latest album, 'How Many Times', you can now add Esther Rose to that list of female artists expanding and pushing the boundaries of country music.
Will Oldham is a true avant-garde pioneer. Whether it's been through acting, poetry, photography, or the multitude of different music representations, he's always pushed the boundaries of what it means to be an "artist."
Cashavelly Morrison's "Match Me" sounds like the lovechild of '90s alternative rock and Sarah McLachlan in its unadulterated poignancy.
With 'Here For It All,' Sean Devine balances the Americana music concepts with a personal view, delivering an album well worth a listen.