Raul Malo Gathers Friends and Mavericks for a Set of ‘Quarantunes’
Quarantined at home, Raul Malo released videos of some of his favorite songs, playing solo and inviting guests to form the Malo Family Band for Quarantunes.
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Barry Gibb Re-Visits Bee Gees Classics with Superproducer Dave Cobb
Barry Gibb went to Nashville to make a country record of Bee Gees classics with Americana producer Dave Cobb. The result is Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1.
CF Watkins Embraces a Cool, Sophisticated Twang on ‘Babygirl’
CF Watkins has pulled off the unique trick of creating an album that is imbued with the warmth of the American South as well as the urban sophistication of New York.
Ruston Kelly Talks About Facing His Demons on ‘Shape & Destroy’
Singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly discusses his new album, Shape & Destroy, facing demons, and working with family.
Ruston Kelly Finds Relief and Refinement on ‘Shape & Destroy’
On Shape & Destroy, country music's Ruston Kelly finds a way to offer an unbroken hallelujah.
Taylor Swift’s “seven” Marks the End of Innocence
Taylor Swift’s childhood has frequently acted as the rare domain that can neither be snatched by tabloids nor staked out by fans, but “seven” presents a narrative of innocence dragged out of a child by abuse.
Nashville’s Brontë Fall Have Finished with School
Folk-pop's Brontë Fall opt for a black leather jacket instead of a wedding dress in their version of Finishing School.
Natalie Schlabs Starts Living the Lifetime Dream With “That Early Love” (premiere + interview)
Unleashing the power of love with a new single and music video premiere, Natalie Schlabs is hoping to spread the word while letting her striking voice be heard ahead of Don't Look Too Close, the full-length album she will release in October.
Bobbie Gentry’s Neglected Masterpiece ‘The Delta Sweete’ Returns
Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete has been hailed as a lost and unjustly ignored masterpiece. Now it's finally being reissued after more than 50 years with ten bonus cuts.
Folk Pop’s Treva Blomquist Stays “Strong” (premiere)
Pop hooks and positivity abound on new single from Nashville singer-songwriter Treva Blomquist. "This song is a call to listen to your heart."
The Chicks Boldly Reclaim Their Relevance on ‘Gaslighter’
Gaslighter is bold and incendiary, finding the Chicks reclaiming their relevance. Thankfully, the Chicks reject silencing as Gaslighter reestablishes their penchant for vocalizing raw truths.
Willie Jones Blends Country-Trap With Classic Banjo-Picking on “Trainwreck” (premiere)
Country artist Willie Jones' "Trainwreck" is an accessible summertime breakup tune that coolly meshes elements of the genre's past, present, and future.