Record Store Day 2018: Our Top 11 Americana/Roots Picks
It’s that time of year again. Time to raise your dead ass out of bed at the crack of dawn to stand in a line in the elements outside your favorite record still for limited-edition…
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Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore To Release ‘Downey to Lubbock’ This Summer
Few things in narration strike me as much as well-constructed alternate history. Like the Amazon series ‘The Man in the High Castle,’ loosely based Philip K. Dick’s 1962 alternative WW2 history novel of the same…
Willie Nelson Answers Health Concerns with New Album ‘Last Man Standing,’ Shares Title Track
Isn’t it a very Willie Nelson thing to do? After the Red-Headed Stranger recently cancelled shows due to a bout with the flue we collectively held our breaths. It’s to be expected, news of a…
What We know About Ethan Hawke’s Blaze Foley Biopic ‘Blaze.’
‘Blaze’ the Ethan Hawke co-written and directed tender biopic created to celebrate the tragic life of country blues Texas artist Blaze Foley has been turning heads at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival at the Cafe…
Lost In Vegas’ Reaction Video For Merle Haggard’s ”Big City” Is Greatness
Remember The first time you heard a Merl Haggard song? That relaxed yet steady voice. This lyrics. Relive that moment with the guys over at the Lost In Vegas YouTube channel. I discovered Lost In…
Wanted! – Notable Americana and Roots Music Releases for 2018
2017 was another great year for Americana and roots music, and 2018 so far shows no signs that the great music is waning. As our Cream of the Crop favorites from last year makes plain…
Lindi Ortega Overcomes Darkness On Concept LP ‘Liberty,’ Out March 30th
Canadian roots chanteuse Lindi Ortega has always blazed a unique trail her entire career, and her fifth studio record ‘Liberty’ is no appears to be no exception. Due out March 30, 2018, Ortega wrote roughly…
Kacey Musgraves Teases 2018 Album ‘Golden Hour’
Entertainment Weekly reports that neo-trad singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves will release a spanking new album in “early 2018.” Reportedly entitled ‘Golden Hour’ this will be the Texas-native’s third LP of original material and a follow-up to…
Twang Nation Americana and Roots Music Holiday List
– “At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight” – Various artists (Bear Family) $250. Germany’s Bear Family label has reputation for giving loving (obsessive) detail in creating their box sets and “At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight” continues…
Robert Ellis and Courtney Hartman To Release ‘Dear John,’ Tribute to John Hartford
Texan Robert Ellis and Coloradan Courtney Hartman bonded backstage at a music festival in 2013 over their mutual love of John Hartford songs. After a few years of friendship and collaboration led to the creation…