Sunny War Preaches Raw Realism in ‘Anarchist Gospel’
Sunny War is one of the most promising, exciting voices in American roots music. Anarchist Gospel is a testament to clear-eyed persistence and gritty hope.
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The Danberrys Dig Into Their Past to Shine on “Helplessly Hoping” (interview + premiere)
After 2020 delayed plans to release their fourth album, the Danberrys are back in 2021 with a covers EP and music video as the determined duo will soon bring more warmth, soul and songs to Shine’s expanded edition.
Dustbowl Revival’s “Queen Quarantine (A Home Recording)” Is a Cheeky Reproach of COVID-19 (premiere)
Inspired by John Prine, Dustbowl Revival's latest single, "Queen Quarantine (A Home Recording)", approaches the COVID-19 pandemic with wit and good humor.
Louis Michot’s L.E.S. Douze Release the Eclectic ‘Le String Noise 2’ (album stream + interview)
The always inventive Cajun musician, Louis Michot, recalls a recent New York City residency with his latest recording, Le String Noise 2, a trip where the Big Apple and the Bayou meet.
Corona Tales: Life As an Indie Musician in 2020
Canadian Americana artist Lynne Hanson tells her tale of the Coronavirus Blues, one of canceled tour dates and diminished revenue prospects.
Sam Doores Creates Dreamy New Orleans Music By Way of Berlin
The new solo album by the Deslondes' Sam Doores is a beguiling brew of old rock 'n' roll and New Orleans R&B, with a hint of Berlin experimentalism.
Sam Doores Brings New Sounds to Americana on His Solo Debut (album stream + interview)
Deslondes member Sam Doores goes solo during down time from the band. His new album upsets expectations about the nature of Americana music in 2020 and yet maintains strong ties to Doores' roots.
BeauSoleil’s Michael Doucet Steps Out with Lâcher Prise for “Water Water” (premiere)
Cajun music legend and BeauSoleil founder Michael Doucet releases a video for "Water Water", recorded with his new adventurous, roots music quintet, Lâcher Prise.
Dustbowl Revival Explore the Personal and Political on ‘Is It You, Is It Me’
Dustbowl Revival's Is It You, Is It Me undertakes the personal and political. The Americana ensemble are candid in their responses to divisive political conversations all the while setting their missives to masterful instrumentation.
Brother Dege’s Profound Roots on Display via “The Early Morn” (premiere)
Americana's Brother Dege teams with Irish dobro man Tom Portman for in-studio performance of "The Early Morn".
‘If You’re Going to the City’ Illuminates the Cerebral Artistry of Mose Allison
Too adventurous for blues, too raw for jazz, Mose Allison danced on the ivories in both worlds, tipping his hat to singer-songwriter pop along the way. A new tribute album reveals the many avenues worth exploring of one of the most singular voices in music.
Kacy & Clayton’s ‘Carrying On’ Is a Profound Meditation on Geographic Connection
Folk duo Kacy & Clayton explore the power of geographic connection and the awareness they develop when separated from their roots on Carrying On, their Jeff Tweedy-produced sixth studio album.