The 15 Best Americana Albums of 2014
If forced to define Americana, it’s the one genre where honest craftsmanship is required, respected, and rewarded, something the best of 2014 lived up to.
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‘All In’ Offers New Insight Into Justin Townes Earle’s Art
All In: Unreleased & Rarities is a fitting tribute to Justin Townes Earle, as the compilers had hoped, but it’s also a stellar set of music in any context.
The 70 Best Albums of 2010
2010's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.
The 60 Best Songs of 2010
Journey back to 2010 for 60 slices of musical greatness highlighted by one of the most delightful expletive-ridden hits in pop music history.
The 10 Best Americana Albums of 2010
Journey to 2010, a splendid year for Americana. Then again, that’s something you can say just about any year given the sprawling range of sub-genres under Americana's vast umbrella.
The 50 Best Albums of 2019 So Far
As we head into a brief summer publication break to enjoy the summer sun for a few days, it's the perfect time to take stock of the year in music so far. PopMatters returns to our normal publishing schedule on Monday, 8 July.
Justin Townes Earle Chronicles the Unrequited American Dream on ‘The Saint of Lost Causes’
Justin Townes Earle's songs on The Saint of Lost Causes all have a feel that is timeless and reverential of the past, while still moving forward along the twisted turns of America.
The 15 Best Americana Albums of 2017
In Americana music the present is female. Two-thirds of our year-end list is comprised of albums by women. Here, then, are the women (and a few men) who represented the best in Americana in 2017.
Justin Townes Earle – “Maybe a Moment” (Singles Going Steady)
Justin Townes Earle doesn't preach. He shows you how it's done as the words and lyrics invite gentle reflection.
John Moreland Restores Hope in a Hopeless World
John Moreland sings tales that crawl through the soil, hiss in the night, and burrow themselves into the heartpocket of listeners.
Watkins Family Hour Stroll Down ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ at Lincoln Center (Photos)
Lincoln Center and Americanafest NYC welcomed the Watkins Family Hour for a special performance of Bob Dylan's Highway '61 Revisited.
Justin Townes Earle: Single Mothers
Single Mothers sounds like something you would expect from Earle: a carefully calculated and cohesive product.