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Jerry David DeCicca – The Unlikely Optimist and His Domestic Adventures

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

DeCicca’s fourth LP is now available on vinyl through UK outsider folk imprint Worried Songs.

Country Music Lifer Stephen Flatt Opens Up on His Debut Solo Album and Rich Musical Background

April 23, 2021April 22, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Nashville musician and songwriter talks about releasing his debut album at 45, his early days with Flatt & Alvis, and why living a normal life is essential to his creativity.

Esther Rose – How Many Times

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The New Orleans country-folkster's third album is packed with cathartic singalongs and honky-tonk heartbreakers.

Max and the Martians – “Milky Way”

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The third single from the band's forthcoming LP is accompanied by a whimsical music video of cosmic proportions.

Ryan Sambol – Gestalt

February 5, 2021February 28, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Texas-based songwriter opts for the frontier over sweaty dive bars, offering a plethora of simple songs that strut and warble with the well-worn vestige of old time cowboy music.

Charley Crockett – “I Can Help”

January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Featuring a twangy organ-laden groove, the country crooner croons taps into his soulful side to bring forth an earnest interpretation of Billy Swan's classic 1974 love song.

Emmylou Harris & The Hot Band – Live on The Old Grey Whistle Test (1977)

December 13, 2020April 6, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 2 Comments

The 40-minute concert features performances of "Pancho & Lefty," "Tulsa Queen," and other country and rock classics.

Barry Walker Jr. – Shoulda Zenith

December 2, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On his latest solo project, the Portland pedal steel player blends New Age, psychedelia, exotica, and cosmic country while pushing the outer limits of his instrument's traditional vocabulary.

Chris Stapleton – Starting Over

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 ~ Alex Johnson ~ 1 Comment

The Nashville star is in his element on his fourth album.

Bedroom Country: How Matthew J. Ross Pieced Together His Dreamy Debut Album

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

We chat with the Montreal-based songwriter about recording his first album, giving himself permission to write country songs, singing saws, how his church background influenced his art and more.

Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels – “A Song For You” (Live)

November 4, 2020November 29, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Cosmic American singer and songwriter would have turned 74 today.

Anne Malin – Waiting Song

October 5, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Nashville tandem's new record is a hauntingly beautiful Americana album that explores our perpetual disconnection with time in the age of coronavirus.

Esther Rose – “Thirteen”

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The stomping country-rocker is the first single from Lemondrops, a new series by Lemonade Records geared towards spotlighting independent artists.

Pearl Charles – “What I Need”

September 15, 2020September 17, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The L.A. singer's cosmic new album 'Magic Mirror' is out January 15.

Colter Wall – Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs

September 9, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On his third album, Wall expands his increasingly deep catalog of cowboy ditties and prairie songs with another batch of high and lonesome tunes alongside his excellent honky-tonk style band.

Country Roundup: A New Evan Felker Interview, Jon Pardi’s Covers Album, New Music from Parker McCollum and More

August 17, 2020January 26, 2022 ~ Alex Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The possible return of a beloved red dirt band, a Nashville up-and-comer is back with a new song, a Bakersfield crooner reappears with an album of classic covers, and country radio’s rising star releases his latest single.

Charley Crockett – Welcome to Hard Times

August 10, 2020August 23, 2020 ~ Alex Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On his new record, the well-traveled Texas blues man makes you feel as if he's lived through every note he plays.

Lori McKenna – The Balladeer

August 6, 2020September 4, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On her 11th studio album, McKenna proves once more that she is adept at crafting warm and somber Americana with a heartfelt message.

Colter Wall – “Cowpoke”

July 28, 2020August 9, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The baritoned Canadian's new album, Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs, arrives August 28th.

The Danberrys ‘Shine’ on Their First Album in Four Years

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 1 Comment

We chat with singer-songwriter Dorothy Daniel about her band's bluesy new record, creative life during the pandemic, pursuing alternative medicine and more.

A Conversation Starring Ray Wylie Hubbard

July 10, 2020July 11, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

We linked up with the ramblin' roots legend to talk about the release of his new album, CO-STARRING, songwriting greats, and a lifetime of making music.

Henry Derek Elis – All The Pretty Little Horses

July 7, 2020July 27, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The powerhouse Los Angeles guitarist returns with a four-track EP of cleverly reimagined covers.

Norway’s Malin Pettersen on Her Brilliant New Album and the Challenges Facing International Artists During America’s Live Music Lockdown

June 18, 2020July 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Oslo native's new record, Wildhorse, is due out this October. We chatted about playing live streams, staying creative during quarantine and the bustling Norwegian country scene.

Andrea & Mud – Bad News Darlin’

June 10, 2020July 27, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Atlanta duo's lonesome twang evokes the feeling of trekking through a barren and rugged landscape in search of an oasis: the perfect soundtrack for a horseback-riding, gun-slinging adventure on the big screen.

Lyric of the Week: Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020 ~ Alex Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Perhaps Johnny Cash’s most famous song, “Ring of Fire” was first released by the Man in Black on his 1963 record 'Ring Of Fire: The Best Of Johnny Cash.'

Top 10 Turnpike Troubadours Songs

April 17, 2020January 26, 2022 ~ Alex Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Turnpike Troubadours are dearly missed in country music. We rank the cherished red dirt band's best songs.

New Music Roundup: March

April 13, 2020July 27, 2020 ~ Riffs & Rhymes ~ Leave a comment

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Don Toliver, Jesse Daniel, U.S. Girls and more.

Cave Flowers are Bringing California Country-Rock Into the New Decade with a Purpose

April 10, 2020July 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 1 Comment

We spoke with Cave Flowers' Andy McCallister and Ben Coil about their new album, country music on the West Coast, the spirit of collaboration and more.

Lyric of the Week: Loretta Lynn – I’m A Honky Tonk Girl

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 ~ Alex Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Lynn’s classic 1960 debut single prompted her immediate success, largely due to the independent promotion by herself and her husband.

Sarah Peacock’s New Album is a Beacon of Hope for a Better Tomorrow

March 26, 2020November 19, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

There’s an unsettling nature about the songs on Sarah Peacock’s new album, 'Burn the Witch.' We spoke with the singer-songwriter about her latest record and more.

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