“Roots music” is often used to describe different styles of American music. The mind jumps to the American South, or to the folk lyricism of acoustic artists like John Prine or (the Minnesotan) Bob Dylan. That is not completely […]
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The world of roots music is dynamic, covering a multitude of genres and growing exponentially as music evolves. From folk music to alt-country to Americana to blues and soul, the throughline between all varieties of roots music is the […]
Perhaps you’ve found your way here amid a spirited jaunt of Americana article-hopping or a deep dive into a new favorite roots music artist. Whatever it is that led you here, you’re in the right place! Welcome to No […]
Most weeks, this column has a theme. It isn’t always meant to. It just happens that I look at the dozen or so albums I’ve got bookmarked for consideration and similarities come out. Not this week. So I’m taking […]
Alison Bonaguro is a country music fan who’s lived the life that every country music fan dreams about. She’s shared moments backstage after shows, in bars until closing time, and in hotel lobbies waiting for early morning airport shuttles […]
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and its variants as a backdrop, how could there be good news in 2021? The good news is the year was an outstanding one for roots music releases. So many that one article, let […]
Still looking for a last-minute gift for the musician in your life? While you can normally categorize musicians into the “people who travel a lot” section of your holiday shopping, we all know that this year has looked a little […]
Wild Rivers are quickly becoming one of our favorite new musical obsessions, and for a very good reason. Today the group debuts the beautiful and bold new track and video for “Moving Target,” which has us head over heels for […]
Edmonton, Alberta singer/songwriter Andrea Nixon continues to ride the wave of acclaim for her latest album Diary Of A Housewife with the release of a new single, “Fire In Lace.” The jaunty number is built on classic country sounds and themes, and follows Diary […]
The number 35 is a significant number to West Virginians. It’s the 35th state, having entered the Union during the Civil War, in opposition to slavery. It is also generally thought that the state was responsible for the ultimate election […]
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