Roots Rockers Foreign Affairs “Make a Move” with Latest Single
British roots-rock duo Foreign Affairs wear their Black Keys influences well with powerful blues-rock/garage rock on their latest single, “Make a Move”.
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Feeling California: Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin Talks ‘Native Sons’
Longtime Los Lobos member Steve Berlin talks about relearning the saxophone during the lockdown and the inspiration behind their latest album, Native Sons.
The Wallflowers Remain True on ‘Exit Wounds’
The Wallflowers’ Exit Wounds isn’t radically different from the band’s other albums. Lyrics paint vivid pictures and the melodies are instantly familiar.
Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean Band Together to Make Ida Mae ‘Click’ in Nashville
Summer might be the perfect time to celebrate Ida Mae Day with a refreshing married duo from England whose new album Click Click Domino should heat up lukewarm Americana traditions.
Suzanne Santo Gets Happy with Songs Sung Blue As Dreams Come True (premiere + interview)
Suzanne Santo is putting her bittersweet past in the rearview mirror. With her upcoming album, Yard Sale, she steers toward a better future.
Finnish Americana? Why Not? Hear Crimson Peak’s “Lies”
Helsinki's Crimson Peak drape their indie pop-rock in rootsy and folky tones on their latest single, "Lies".
The 10 Best Songs of The Band
The Band were one of the original country-rock groups and they helped invent the Americana genre as we know it. Here are 10 of their best songs.
Creature Comfort’s “Woke Up Drunk” Ruminates on Our Second-Guesses (premiere)
A deep reflection on breaking up, Nashville indie rock/Americana outfit Creature Comfort's "Woke Up Drunk" is the most personal track from their new album, Home Team.
The Band of Heathens Find That Life Keeps Getting ‘Stranger’
The tracks on the Band of Heathens' Stranger are mostly fun, even when on serious topics, because what other choice is there? We all may have different ideas on how to deal with problems, but we are all in this together.
Delta Spirit Return with ‘What Is There’
At nearly 15 years, Delta Spirit are still trying to figure out where they want to go on What Is There.
Roots Rockers Roanoke Share “Meet Me in the Mountains” As Road Awaits (premiere + interview)
Life during the pandemic just got busier for Roanoke singer-songwriters Taylor Dupuis and Joey Beesley, who are finding more creative ways to get heard while starring in a Goonies-inspired music video with a "mystical '80s rock narrative".
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ Brought Elegiac Depth and Youthful Romanticism to Heartland Rock
Forty-five years after Born to Run's release, the breakthrough third LP from American music legend Bruce Springsteen has lost none of its passion and promise.