The 24th Street Wailers – Wicked
Toronto’s The 24th Street Wailers latest album, Wicked, is a blistering set of dirty, gritty,…read more→
Willie Watson – Folk Singer Vol. 1
Willie Watson of Old Crow Medicine Show released his solo debut, Folk Singer Vol. 1,…read more→
Sturgill Simpson – Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
Sturgill Simpson won many fans with his 2013 debut album, High Top Mountain – a…read more→
Reuben and the Dark – Funeral Sky
Calgary singer/songwriter Reuben Bullock began as a solo act, but eventually expanded into a full…read more→
Chuck E. Weiss – Red Beans and Weiss
It has been seven years since SoCal bohemian stalwart Chuck E. Weiss released his last…read more→
Timber Timbre – Hot Dreams
Canadian blues folk trio Timber Timbre are out with their fantastic fifth album, Hot Dreams,…read more→
Chuck Mead – Free State Serenade
Former BR5-49 frontman Chuck Mead is back with his third solo album and his first…read more→
Kevin Morby – Harlem River
Kevin Morby (the Woods bassist and Babies singer/guitarist) released his solo debut – a collection…read more→
Jolie Holland – Wine Dark Sea
Jolie Holland’s career has spanned five solo albums, two live recordings, and an album with…read more→
Curtis Harding – Soul Power
R&B musician Curtis Harding has been working the Atlanta scene for awhile on local projects…read more→
Simone Felice – Strangers
Singer-songwriter Simone Felice is best known in musical circles as a founding member of the…read more→
Pony Boy – The Devil In Me
Pony Boy is singer-songwriter Marchelle Bradanini, a Nashville transplant by way of L.A., who creates…read more→
S. Carey – Range of Light
Wisconsin singer-songwriter Sean Carey, best known as the percussionist and backing vocalist for Bon Iver,…read more→
Drive-by Truckers – English Oceans
The Drive-By Truckers’ 12th album, English Oceans, sees co-lead singer Mike Cooley sharing more of…read more→
Old 97’s – Most Messed Up
The Old 97’s are celebrating twenty years making infectious alt-country music. From their 1994 debut…read more→
Lonesome Shack – More Primitive
Seattle based blues trio More Primitive will soon be out with More Primitive, their follow-up…read more→
The Sacred Shakers – Live
More or less, The Sacred Shakers is a collective that includes Boston’s Tarbox Ramblers and…read more→
Lavender Country – Lavender Country
One of country music’s most groundbreaking albums was released in 1973 by Patrick Haggerty and…read more→
Robert Sarazin Blake – Robt Sarazin Blake
Longtime folk musician and troubadour Robert Sarazin Blake is out with his latest solo effort,…read more→
Little Hurricane – Gold Fever
San Diego based male-female blues/rock duo, Little Hurricane, follow-up their electrifying debut, Homewrecker, with Gold…read more→
Dex Romweber Duo – Images 13
If you’re not familiar with Dex Romweber, you should be. He put out series of…read more→
Ben Fisher – Charleston
22 year old Seattle based folk singer/songwriter Ben Fisher follows his debut album, Heavy Boots…read more→
Denney and The Jets – Mexican Coke
Denney and The Jets is the brain child of Nashville native Chris Denney. Five years…read more→
Hard Working Americans – Hard Working Americans
Hard Working Americans is roots singer-songwriter Todd Snider, guitarist Neal Casal (Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Ryan…read more→
Jamestown Revival – Utah
Jamestown Revival is composed of L.A. based duo of childhood friends and Texan natives, Jonathan…read more→
Cahalen Morrison and Eli West – I’ll Swing My Hammer With Both My Hands
I’ll Swing My Hammer With Both My Hands, the latest from duo Cahalen Morrison and…read more→
The War On Drugs – Lost In The Dream
Philadelphia based band The War On Drugs follow-up 2008’s Wagon Wheel Blues and 2011’s Slave…read more→
Nick Waterhouse – Holly
Holly, the sophomore release from Nick Waterhouse, is another tight set ’50s and ’60s influenced…read more→
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings – Give The People What They Want
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are back with their fifth studio album of classic soul,…read more→
Lydia Loveless – Somewhere Else
Columbus, Ohio based alt-country singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless returns with her third album, Somewhere Else, the…read more→
Parker Millsap – Parker Millsap
Hailing from small town Oklahoma, 20 year old singer/songwriter Parker Millsap returns with his self-titled…read more→
St. Paul & Broken Bones – Half the City
Birmingham, Alabama seven-piece St. Paul & the Broken Bones are out with their phenomenal debut…read more→
Dawn Landes – Bluebird
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Dawn Landes’ Bluebird, the followup to 2010’s Sweet Heart Rodeo, comes after the…read more→
Wake Owl – The Private World of Paradise
Last year Wake Owl released a collection of stunning and fresh sounding indie folk to…read more→
Angel Olsen – Burn Your Fire For No Witness
Missouri singer-songwriter Angel Olsen’s second full-length, Burn Your Fire For No Witness, expands upon the…read more→
The Record Company – Feels So Good
LA is not the first place that comes to mind when you think of the…read more→
Robert Ellis – The Lights From The Chemical Plant
Newly transplanted Texas singer-songwriter Robert Ellis broadens his honeyed twang to a fuller sound with…read more→
Damien Jurado – Brothers And Sisters of The Eternal Son
Seattle based singer/songwriter Damien Jurado continues his prosperous musical partnership with multi-instrumentalist/producer Richard Swift. Brothers…read more→
Sun Kil Moon – Benji
The ever prolific and incredibly gifted Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters) has released his sixth…read more→
Water Liars – Water Liars
The Mississippi based, southern music influenced band Water Liars is out with their eponymously titled…read more→
John The Conqueror – The Good Life
Philadelphia based John The Conqueror follow-up their self-titled 2012 debut with their sophomore full length,…read more→
Los Colognes – Working Together
Aaron Mortenson and Jay Rutherford are the core duo behind Los Colognes, and their debut…read more→
Hiss Golden Messenger – Bad Debt
Bad Debt by Hiss Golden Messenger was originally recorded in 2010 and released in limited…read more→
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks – Wig Out at Jagbags
Following the successful reunion tour, Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus is back with his current band,…read more→
Lake Street Dive – Bad Self Portraits
Brooklyn quartet Lake Street Dive’s newly released album, Bad Self Portraits, is another great set…read more→
Tom Brosseau – Grass Punks
North Dakota troubadour Tom Brosseau’s seventh album, Grass Punks, draws upon themes of loyalty, betrayal,…read more→
Josh Matthews – A Sides
Philadelphia based Josh Matthews recently released his debut album of urban folk, A Sides. While…read more→
The Coloradas – Big Empty
Portland, Maine duo Roy Davis and Bernie Nye are The Coloradas, and they are out…read more→
Yarn – Shine The Light On
Brooklyn based alt-country/roots rock band Yarn is out with their fifth album, Shine the Light…read more→
Quiet Hollers – I Am The Morning
Louisville, Kentucky quintet Quiet Hollers released their debut album of alt-country, I Am The Morning.…read more→
Israel Nash Gripka – Rain Plans
Austin, Texas based Israel Nash Gripka follows up 2011’s Barn Doors and Concrete Floors with…read more→
Danny and the Champions of the World – Stay True
Danny & The Champions of the World’s fourth album, Stay True, sounds as if it…read more→
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys – Pickin’-n-Clickin’
Gordie MacKeeman and company hail from Prince Edward Island, Canada and their latest LP, Pickin’-n-Clickin’,…read more→
Top Albums 2013
Our favorite albums of 2013 from left to right and top to bottom. Click the…read more→
Cass McCombs – Big Wheel and Others
Following Cass McCombs’ 2011 companion pieces Wit’s End and Humor Risk is his seventh album…read more→
White Denim – Corsicana Lemonade
Austin rockers White Denim have released their sixth studio album, Corsicana Lemonade. The four-piece –…read more→
Califone – Stitches
Chicago’s Califone is heading toward 2 decades together, and their latest, Stitches, follows 09’s fantastic…read more→
Deer Tick – Negativity
Providence, RI five-piece Deer Tick has garnered a reputation as a hard-partying, raucous and trashy…read more→
Breathe Owl Breathe – Passage of Pegasus
Michigan indie folk trio Breathe Owl Breathe follow-up their stellar 2010 release Magic Central with…read more→
Finders and Youngberg – I Don’t Want Love You Won’t Give Until I Cry
The sophmore release from Ft. Collins, CO country/bluegrass band Finders and Youngberg is another EP…read more→
The Deep Dark Woods – Jubilee
Saskatoon indie roots-rockers The Deep Dark Woods follow up 2011’s self-produced The Place I Left…read more→
The Devil Makes Three – I’m A Stranger Here
The Devil Makes Three are known for mixing punk attitude with old country blues, gospel,…read more→
The Avett Brothers – Magpie and The Dandelion
The Avett Brothers’ eighth album, Magpie and the Dandelion, was recorded during the same Rick…read more→
Okkervil River – The Silver Gymnasium
Austin, TX based indie band Okkervil River is out with their seventh album, The Silver…read more→
Bill Callahan – Dream River
After two decades of making music, noted songwriter Bill Callahan (formerly Smog) is making some…read more→
Rusty Belle – Common Courtesy
Northampton, MA brother and sister Matt and Kate Lorenz along with Zak Torjano make-up the…read more→
John Craigie – The Apocalypse Is Over
Modern day troubadour John Craigie spent most of past decade crisscrossing the United States and…read more→
Alela Diane – About Farewell
The latest release from Portland, OR based songstress Alela Diane, About Farewell, is a plaintive,…read more→
Pure Bathing Culture – Moon Tides
Portland’s Pure Bathing Culture – Daniel Hindman (guitar) and Sarah Versprille (vocals, keys) – make…read more→
Rose Windows – The Sun Dogs
Seattle based septet Rose Windows released their debut on Sub Pop – The Sun Dogs…read more→
The Dodos – Carrier
Carrier, the latest release from San Francisco band The Dodos, follows the unexpected tragic death…read more→
Ha Ha Tonka – Lessons
Missouri-based indie rockers Ha Ha Tonka are out with their fourth studio album, Lessons. The…read more→
Pokey LaFarge – Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge’s fourth full-length and self-titled album, released via Third Man Records, is another set…read more→
The O’s – Thunderdog
Dallas, TX duo The O’s are out with their third album Thunderdog, which is also…read more→
Escondido – The Ghost of Escondido
Nashville based alt-country band Escondido is out with their debut full length on Kill Canyon,…read more→
The Moondoggies – Adios I’m A Ghost
Seattle based indie rockers Moondoggies evolved their sound on their first two albums, 2008’s classic…read more→
Robbie Fulks – Gone Away Backward
Alt-country veteran Robbie Fulks’ latest album, Gone Away Backward, is a return to form, but…read more→
Steve Gunn – Time Off
New York based guitarist Steve Gunn may be most widely known as a member of…read more→
The Tillers – Hand on the Plow
Cincinnati based Americana trio The Tillers dwell near both Kentucky hill country and Appalachian coal…read more→
Dustbowl Revival – Carry Me Home
The sophomore release Carry Me Home by Venice, CA’s Zachary Lupetin and his band Dustbowl…read more→
Maya and The Ruins – Take This Song With You
Charlottesville, Virginia based Americana singer/songwriter Maya Lerman has released her debut full-length, Take This Song…read more→
Ivan Rosenberg – Oldies and Old Time
Ivan Rosenberg’s Oldies and Old Time is an enjoyable attempt at making old time music…read more→
Red Tail Ring – The Heart’s Swift Foot
Red Tail Ring is the musical collaboration of Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo, and The…read more→
Tin Cup Serenade – Tragic Songs of Hope
San Francisco-based band Tin Cup Serenade has released their second album, Tragic Songs of Hope.…read more→
Gregory Alan Isakov – The Weatherman
The Weatherman, the latest from the indie folk singer/songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov and the follow-up…read more→
Sturgill Simpson – High Top Mountain
The debut release High Top Mountain from singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson is one of the purest…read more→
Jason Isbell – Southeastern
Since leaving the Drive-By Truckers in 2007, Jason Isbell has released three solid solo albums…read more→
Sam Amidon – Bright Sunny South
London based American indie folk singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon is out with his sixth album –…read more→
Leif Vollebekk – North Americana
Following his 2009 debut, Inland, 27 year-old multi-instrumentalist and Americana musician Leif Vollebekk decided to…read more→
Fred Woods – Documenta
Documenta is the new album from Montreal based musician Fred Woods (former lead singer of…read more→
Pickathon 2013
The fifteenth anniversary of Pickathon was another stellar year filled with many good times, great…read more→
Bombino – Nomad
Hailing from the African nation of Niger is Omara Moctar (a.k.a. Bombino), who brings his…read more→
The National – Trouble Will Find Me
Brooklyn indie rock band The National is coming-up on their fifteenth year together and their…read more→
Julian Lynch – Lines
The experimental lo-fi folk music of multi-instrumentalist Julian Lynch spans across several cassette releases, singles,…read more→
Colin Stetson – New History Warfare Vol. 3: To See More Light
Concluding the final installment of Colin Stetson’s New History Warfare trilogy, To See More Light…read more→
Small Sur – Labor
Baltimore based slowcore band Small Sur has returned with their sophomore release, Labor – one…read more→
Laneway – Turn Your Love Up
New Zealand duo Laneway is Paul Hannan and Louise O’Reilly, and they follow-up their 2009…read more→
Keaton Henson – Birthdays
Young Londoner Keaton Henson makes his debut on the Anti Records label with his impressive…read more→
Colleen Green – Sock It To Me
In 2011 Record Dept named Colleen Green one of the SXSW Bands to Watch. Now…read more→
Donovan Woods – Don’t Get Too Grand
Toronto singer/songwriter Donovan Woods, who lately has been working out of Nashville, follows-up The Widowmaker…read more→