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Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Put Down Roots As a Collective Enterprise on ‘Solstice’

Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Put Down Roots As a Collective Enterprise on ‘Solstice’

Luther Dickinson and a remarkable group of roots music vocalists explore their own pasts on the vibrant new Americana collaboration, Solstice.

Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Declare “Hallelujah (I’m a Dreamer)” (premiere + interview)

Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Declare “Hallelujah (I’m a Dreamer)” (premiere + interview)

Luther Dickinson's new single "Hallelujah (I'm a Dreamer)" features the talents of bassist/vocalist Amy LaVere on an album that shines light on her, the Como Mamas, Amy Helm, Birds of Chicago, and Sharde Thomas.

Robert Ellis Has Transformed Into the ‘Texas Piano Man’

Robert Ellis Has Transformed Into the ‘Texas Piano Man’

Robert Ellis is a changed man on Texas Piano Man. Ellis has always composed sharp introspective lyrics about himself and the world. That hasn't altered, albeit his music has become more outwardly sophisticated.

Ron Gallo Celebrates a ‘Stardust Birthday Party’ by Being in the Now

Ron Gallo Celebrates a ‘Stardust Birthday Party’ by Being in the Now

Ron Gallo has discovered the secret to happiness even though he struggles to behave accordingly. It's simple: just be in the present moment.

All Them Witches Go Back to Basics on ‘ATW’

All Them Witches Go Back to Basics on ‘ATW’

On ATW, All Them Witches wisely avoid repeating themselves, instead filtering the heavy, stoner rock of Dying Surfer Meets His Maker through the more expansive, psychedelic haze of Sleeping Through the War.

Richard Thompson Gets Back to Basics with ’13 Rivers’

Richard Thompson Gets Back to Basics with ’13 Rivers’

The new album from Richard Thompson is a raw, unfiltered affair from a veteran artist who shows no signs of slowing down.

Aaron Lee Tasjan Channels Tom Petty and George Harrison on ‘Karma for Cheap’

Aaron Lee Tasjan Channels Tom Petty and George Harrison on ‘Karma for Cheap’

Folk rocker Aaron Lee Tasjan goes all-out, straight-ahead '70s rock on his new album Karma for Cheap.

Jason Isbell’s Early Solo Days Are Revisited on the Re-Issue of ‘Sirens of the Ditch’

Jason Isbell’s Early Solo Days Are Revisited on the Re-Issue of ‘Sirens of the Ditch’

One of the most talented voices in Americana today, Jason Isbell's debut solo album Sirens of the Ditch receives a proper reissue.

The Devil Makes Three Add a Drummer But Keep Their Bite

The Devil Makes Three Add a Drummer But Keep Their Bite

Already one of the most exciting Americana bands in the business, the Devil Makes Three adds a drummer to Chains Are Broken to provide just that extra little pop.

Buxton Navigate a Reflective Haze in “This Place Reminds Me of You” (premiere)

Buxton Navigate a Reflective Haze in “This Place Reminds Me of You” (premiere)

Buxton's latest carefully textures a dreamy post-rock soundscape that is carried even further by its new music video.

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck Face the World Staring Straight Forward on ‘Arthur Buck’

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck Face the World Staring Straight Forward on ‘Arthur Buck’

An unexpected collaboration between Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck produces a great summer record of noisy, dark garage-pop.

The Nude Party Rock the House on Their Debut Album (album stream)

The Nude Party Rock the House on Their Debut Album (album stream)

North Carolina's the Nude Party prove there is still lots of life left in good old rock 'n' roll on their debut album releasing this Friday.