Oklahoma musical legends, Jason Boland & The Stragglers continue their red dirt reign on their eleventh album, The Last Kings of Babylon ..read more

Dynamic husband and wife duo, The War And Treaty, dish out a heaping helping of their Soul-infused Americana on their fourth full double length album, Plus One ..read more

Joe Elly has more albums than most Country singers have trips around the sun. His 29th solo album, Love And Freedom, distills some of the insights he’s gathered over the years ..read more

Music City Maverick, Mac Leaphart continues to cook on his fourth album, Motel Breakfast ..read more

Rising honky-tonk hero, India Ramey brings the heat on her fourth album, Baptized By The Blaze ..read more

fter winning the Norwegian Grammy for their debut Americana album, Embla and the Karidotters are ready to take on the world with their sophomore effort, Off Leash ..read more

By Brian Rock Yarn weaves light from the darkness on their tenth album, Born, Blessed, Grateful and Alive. A “Hero’s Journey” cycle, like Marty Stuart’s The Pilgrim, this album explores tragedy, loneliness, resilience, and hope ..read more

By Brian Rock Rainy Eyes follows her meandering muse from Norway to San Francisco to New Orleans on her sophomore release, Lonesome Highway. The Norwegian native, Rainy Eyes (ala Irena Eide,) wrestles with the tragic shortcomings of the men in her life. An absentee father battling addiction and a “toxic” ex-husband compel Rainy Eyes to find her own path. But it is these very hardships that have forged her independence and resilience, which, in turn, give her music an underlying sense of confidence and assurance. The title song rolls along on lively Bakersfield rhythms. Despite the positive en ..read more

By Brian Rock Jenny Don’t and The Spurs put a fresh spin on heartache on their latest (14th!) album, Broken Hearted Blue. Jenny Don’t’s fiery vocals and the bands musical synergy create an album about heartbreak that’s more fun than seeing your ex get dumped by their new lover. The title song combines classic country & western elements with a driving surf rock beat to create a heart break song that makes you want to dance for joy. Jenny Don’t coos, “Handsome stranger, touch of danger; you’re someone new. You caught my eye I cannot lie, I wanted you.” But subtle spaghetti western riffs off ..read more

By Brian Rock Ready or not, summer is upon us. As the temperature heats up, so does the music scene. Here are some of the hottest new releases to fire up your summer festivities…   Americana Pokey LaFarge Rhumba Country This album hits all the high notes of summer: the anticipation, the fun, the freedom. Fully marinated in the sun-drenched sounds of the Caribbean, the music is elegant, exotic, and enchanting. From the Calypso influences in “One You, One Me,” to the Reggae vibes of “Run, Run, Run,” to the Afro-Cuban soul of “Sister Andre,” the album dazzles and surprises with each new tra ..read more