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On New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons ended a 5-night run in downtown Portland, Oregon with a celebration at the Star Theater. In addition to Joseph and Jackmormons Stevie James Wright (bass) and Steve Drizos (drums) the band welcomed Bradley Rosen (percussion) and Jenny Conlee-Drizos (keyboards). For the second set, […]

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons are escorting 2024 out the door with a run of five shows in downtown Portland, Oregon. The band played two nights at the Star Theater before moving to the Jack London Revue for the following two nights. For New Year’s Eve, the Jackmormons will return to the Star Theater with […]

Eric Cannata is most known as the talented guitarist for celebrated indie rockers Young the Giant, yet he also has his own story as a singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer. The artist has recently announced the January 24th release of his full-length solo debut, Holding Onto the Holy, via Industry Houseplan where four singles have already been released, all with […]

For six intriguing albums, storied Americana artist Dave Murphy has painted his life through vivid imagery and a twangy prowess. After spending years touring the U.S. and poetically detailing his life, Murphy sets his sights on the future with his seventh studio album, A Heart So Rare. Set to be released on January 31, Murphy’s […]

“This song certainly comes from the times we’re living in. It’s hard to turn away from the political climate, where autocrats and strongmen seem to be thriving. It’s not a political song by any stretch, but the bowlegged rider reflects a terrible person doing terrible things… and persisting,” says singer-songwriter and filmmaker Matt Cascella about […]

There is something special about a peaceful folk sound that combines introspective lyrics and melancholy guitar chords to resonate with listeners. London-born/LA-based singer-songwriter Ed Vallance displays that comforting stroke of acoustic elegance reminiscent of the worlds of Jose Gonzalez, Feet Foxes, and The Tallest Man On Earth, where mood and serenity prevail. On Vallance’s new […]

Something about distinctive vocals sets the tone for an artist to be forever recognized audibly. Whether it’s a Rod Stewart rasp or a Neil Young ache, we know who these voices are. Grayson Converse of Spooky Mansion has that type of unique delivery that is part country, part punk, and part folk that immediately engages […]

Leon Bridges’ neo-soul charm was on full display at the Armoy in Minneapolis, MN, on October 22nd, where the Texan was touring in support of his fourth full-length album, Leon, released Oct. 4. Photos by Billy Briggs.

The Washington D.C.-based duo Glosser, composed of Riley Fanning and Corbin Sheehan, has birthed a unique, hazy musical presentation where sweeping musical passages meet edgy beats. With their new EP Angel Dust due out November 15, Glide is premiering “Silver Star” – a track fans of Cocteau Twins and Phantogram will latch their ears upon. […]

“The first time I listened to Pete Seeger, it felt like he directly addressed me in a call to action. His use of rhetorical questions, subterranean imagery, and repetition are the blueprints of all protest music. “Am I American?” was written on an acoustic guitar (as Pete would’ve preferred), but to more expressively convey the […]

Twenty years ago or so, the word alt-country was the go-to for anything with twang and grit that combined the worlds of Steve Earle, Whiskeytown, The Jayhawks, and Gram Parsons. Well, thanks to the rise of mainstream “hey! ho!”, those more authentic sounds have kept to the underground for better or worse. St. Louis’s true-grit […]

When New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore links up with L.A. Hammond B3 ace Robert Walter and two of Seattle’s finest, guitarist Andy Coe and saxophone alchemist Skerik, good things are bound to happen. Those in the sold-out crowd at Portland’s The Get Down were anticipating some heady jam magic and they were not disappointed. Go […]

FORM Arcosanti is a unique festival at Arcosanti, an experimental town in Arizona founded by architect Paolo Soleri. The festival blends music, art, and architecture, focusing on sustainability and community. It showcases various artists and musicians, fostering creativity and collaboration in a stunning desert landscape. Despite its limited capacity, the festival has managed to attract […]

Not many artists dare to cover The Allman Brothers Band’s complex instrumental rocker “Jessica.” Perhaps it’s the dare of nailing Chuck Leavell’s ravaging piano solo or the twin drum attack of Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, or Dicky Betts’ soaring guitar leads. Well, if you don’t try to imitate your heroes and instead put your own […]

Two progressively forceful artists, Michael Kiwanuka and Brittany Howard, brought their joint tour to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, MN, on 10/6/24. Reflecting the spirit of the great soul singers past and present, the two combined for a potent and poignant evening of funk, soul, R&B and all-around inventive sounds. Photos by Billy Briggs.

If anyone was born with a perfect artist name- it’s got to be that of Clover County. With a name that pretty much sums up all the colorful twang elements of today’s well traveled Americana scene, County surely will have people say – “it sounds familiar, I think I’ve heard her.” County will release her […]

When PJ Harvey tours, it should be a must-attend event for anyone who appreciates punk, blues, indie, and the avant-garde at its most primal and experimental. On her first tour in seven years, Harvey visited the Palace Theatre in St Paul on October 2nd. Her 25-song performance was vast, including a nearly 45-minute performance of […]

To say Why Bother, the synth-drenched punk trailblazers, are a prolific outfit would be an understatement. Since their proper debut, 2021’s A Year of Mutations, it appears the band has not left the studio. 2022 saw them release another three LPs, while 2023 gave us another two full-lengths, including their breakout hit Calling All Goons. […]

The essence of traditional folk music lies in storytelling. Folk musicians paint vivid and lively pictures with poetic songwriting and nimble acoustics, bringing the genre’s minimalistic tendencies to life. When it comes to March to August, the duo of Derrick and Jodi Mears, the stories they tell emphasize the importance of perspective in folk music. […]

Fusing the homespun soulful country vibe of Chris Stapleton with the cosmic sounds championed by Daniel Donato, Adam Chaffins has smothered that accessible vibe within his flavor on the new single “Little Bit At A Time.” Glide is giving this thumper a premiere (below) and immediately gravitated towards its twangy gallop and no-nonsense southern-flavored production. “Little […]