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Born in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Bon Bon Vivant was founded by songwriter and frontwoman Abigail Cosio alongside saxophonist and vocalist Jeremy Kelley. The band has carved out a fearless and distinctive sound, blending the narrative richness of classic Americana, the grit of indie rock, and the infectious rhythms of their hometown. […]

Exploring the highway as a means of outrunning and temporarily escaping profound loss is probably the most accessible medicine for those wanting to escape their immediate surroundings and sticky situations. This theme has been visited and sung about in too many ways to count. However, each tale is brought to new colors courtesy of its […]

“Who is The Keeper?” The question comes from Amelia Wellers, visionary artist behind Aerhart. “And what are they keeping?” Painted as a playful form of Eros on the cover of the album, a quiver of arrows strapped to her back, she beckons us to consider. Mysticism, mythologies and a cryptic whimsy adorn the music of […]

Imogen Clark may call Nashville home these days, but she first cut her teeth as a teenager playing bar gigs around her hometown of Western Sydney. Since then, she’s toured with the likes of Shania Twain, Steve Poltz, and BOWEN * YOUNG, and collaborated with legends including Colin Hay and Jim Lauderdale. With raw, personal […]

In her new single, “Yellow,” Nashville-based songwriter Buick Audra confronts an outdated behavior: a tendency to speak ill of herself in front of others, a habit formed in adolescence that still crops up. “Yellow” is the second track to be released from her forthcoming project, Adult Child, a concept album about identity, estrangement, and trying to outrun […]

Kristina Murray soaks in the nostalgia of bygone honky-tonk with an authentic timbre, top-shelf musicianship, and production that make 2025 sound like 1975. Murray will release her Normatown/New West Records debut, Little Blue, on May 9, 2025. The 9-song set was produced by Misa Arriaga (Kacey Musgraves, Wyatt Flores) and Rachael Moore (T Bone Burnett’s longtime […]

On Saturday, March 22nd, Maryland jam outfit Pigeons Playing Ping Pong treated Portland, Oregon fans to two solid sets, the first of which included the debut of new tune “Not Who You Are.” The band encored with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Suck My Kiss.” Edinburgh, Scotland power funk trio High Fade opened the show. […]

Recent inductee to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Mary J. Blige brought her “For My Fans” tour to the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN on 3/16/25. In her diverse “eras” setlist, Blige shared personal battles with depression and drug addiction through powerful ballads and bumping beats along with themes of love […]

Tommy Emmanuel’s immediate strum on the acoustic guitar sparks with a powerful gust of energy that one would expect from a five-piece electric band. The charm and vibrant showmanship Emmanuel exudes while performing is just another reason he’s a global treasure and ambassador for his instrument. Add that sheer enlightenment of hearing that master perform […]

We’ve sung the praises of troubadour Afton Wolfe numerous times in Glide, and his talent and songwriting mission have consistently placed him in the shelves of artists for the greater good of humanity. Why he’s not touring with Jason Isbell and Ryan Bingham is an enigma, but it’s never too late to catch his gospel. […]

Cruising up the West Coast on their 18th Tour d’Amour, ALO stopped by Portland, Oregon’s The Get Down on Thursday, February 27th before heading to Seattle to close out this short tour with two shows at the Nectar Lounge. ALO treated their Portland fans to a mix of long-time favorites and newer material. Guitarist Dan […]

“Hot damn” might be used to describe the first few minutes of Boston-based Autumn Hollow’s “Wooden Wire,” a trembly rocker that combines the vulnerable essence of Jason Molina with the cosmic improvisational charm of Zuma era Neil Young & Crazy Horse. Frontman Brendan Murphy brings a commanding presence to the vocals, and an aura of […]

See Night is a musical project by Los Angeles-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Linda Sao, who performs both solo and with a powerhouse band featuring drummer Cory Aboud, guitarist Patrick Andrews, and bassist AJ Marquez. Known for their explosive live performances, See Night has shared stages with Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Widowspeak, Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit), […]

About a decade ago, a group of musicians met by happenstance while working on a local theater project. Derya Yildirim met bassist/guitarist Antonin Voyant and keyboardist Graham Mushnik, and it didn’t take long for the trio to form a quartet with the addition of drummer Helen Wells. The newly formed group dubbed themselves Derya Yildirim […]

Thai-born drummer and Juno-nominated producer and composer Salin (Salin Cheewapansri) wrapped up her first-ever string of shows in the United States at Portland, Oregon’s Jack London Revue on Tuesday, February 11th. Salin’s short U.S. tour was in anticipation of the March release of her new album Rammana, which skillfully blends the enchanting sounds of Northeast […]

As the Americana genre continues to expand even further into twangy realms previously corned off by artists like Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch, there’s a rush of young voices permeating the twang universe. Enter Piper Leone, who sings with an unflinching confidence reminiscent of Sheryl Crow and Kacey Musgraves. The California-based singer-songwriter offers a natural […]

On Friday, January 30th, Ani DiFranco brought her Unprecedented Sh!t tour to Portland, Oregon for the first of two nights at Revolution Hall. After an inspiring opening set from Louisiana’s Joy Clark, DiFranco took the stage, flanked by Todd Sickafoose on bass, Jharis Yoakley on drums, and Eric Heywood on guitar and pedal steel. DiFranco […]

American Heartland rocker John Calvin might not be the first name one thinks of when considering modern soul singers, yet his gentle gravitas has a specific power that swoops you on the first words sung. Rekindling the slow-paced folk with Americana flourishes, Calvin reminds listeners of Ray Lamontagne, John Bell (Widespread Panic), and Amos Lee. […]

“Wind fascinates me – a power that we can’t see. An invisible force that blows down trees, buildings, and create massive damage, created by pressure. This song speaks to systemic pressure and the ‘heard it on the wind’ quality of gossip, misapprehension, and lies that can run our societal show, especially in these ‘unprecedented times.’ […]

In terms of New England Americana-based songwriting sensibilities with a touch of Steve Earle workmanship, it’s often seldom to find something with that gracious Middle America touch; The Mallett Brothers Band, though, should be on everyone’s radar. Their rollup-the-sleeves gritty yet melodic sound arriving from Maine echoes with a powerful Springsteen populist anthemic bravado and […]