Dedicated to vocalist Monique Byrne’s late father, Crowes Pasture provides the sentimental folk tune for his hometown "Barranco" from the group’s forthcoming album Don’t Blink (out Sept. 1). Listen here
The Grascals share their toe-tapping bluegrass cut with high harmonies on their newest single "I Go." Listen here
Paul Rodgers digs into the past from his time with Queen to deliver his solo recording of "Take Love" from his upcoming album Midnight Rose (out Sept. 22). Listen here
Flexing their old-school outlaw prowess, The Steel Woods showcase their gritty blues style with "Devil In This Holler" from the band’s upcoming record On Your Time (out Oct. 6). Listen here
Teddy Thompson conjures up a retro country sound with luscious strings on "I Don’t Love You Anymore" from his newest LP My Love Of Country (out Aug. 18). Listen here
Tyler Childers
"In Your Love"
Tommy Emmanuel (feat. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
"Tennessee Stud"
Rhiannon Giddens (feat. Jason Isbell)
"Yet to Be"
Charles Wesley Godwin
Stage AE Documentary
Nathan Graham
"Pride"
The Nude Party
"Somebody Tryin' to Hoodoo Me"
Peter One
NPR Tiny Desk
Bobby Rush
"You’re Gonna Need A Man Like Me"
Chris Ethridge of the Flying Burrito Brothers donned a famous custom Nudie Suit that took on a life of its own and was discovered by Elton John, who unknowingly sported the suit in many of his notable performances. After going missing over time, the suit was recently found in an auction and reunited with Etheridge’s fellow Flying Burrito Brothers’ suits at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Read more
"It feels good on many fronts. It’s a great state of Salmon right now. I dare say, it may even be peak Salmon." – Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon details the band’s 33-year journey as a bluegrass outfit, adding the newest member Jay Starling to the group and the recording process of their latest record Grass Roots. Read more
Randy Meisner, a founding Eagles member, passed away on Wednesday at 77. Known for his lead vocal of "Take It to the Limit" and high harmony on "Take It Easy" and "The Best of My Love," Mesiner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with his bandmates in 1998. Read more
"It's very gratifying to think that there's something that this very fine director saw in the song that had cultural relevance in this day and time." – Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls reveals what it means to have the duo's song "Closer to Fine" recirculate in the prominent cultural phenomenon Barbie film and how society has shifted its perspective to becoming more inclusive. Read more
Molly Tuttle joins the Basic Folk podcast to discuss being vulnerable yet confident with her alopecia, writing with her partner Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show and continuing to carve her path in the bluegrass genre with her latest release City of Gold. Listen here
Lucinda Williams opens up about her inspirations for her memoir, diving into the New Orleans sound, embracing her unique genre-defining style and what's next on the horizon for her career. Read more
CHART NEWS:
After the Flood by Kyle Nix & the 38’s debuted at #16 on the Americana Radio Albums Chart. View the full albums chart
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