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August 29, 2020 Q&A: Courtney Marie Andrews The prolific and widely travelled (but still "emerging") singer-songwriter talks about her new album, "Old Flowers," and the beauty of coming to peaceful terms with the end of love.
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May 1, 2020 Q&A: Eliza Gilkyson Talking quarantine blues, apocalyptic tendencies, and her “2020” mission to set things right through the power of peaceful protest and stubbornly purposeful folk music.
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February 17, 2019 Q&A: Hayes Carll The freewheelin' troubadour talks about "What It Is" and what it takes to make a stand in times like these
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Q&A: Rodney Parker For their new album “Bomber Heights,” the hard-charging Texas songwriter and his band 50 Peso Reward dare to dial back the loud while cranking up the intensity.

Thomas Mooney, September 19, 2016

By Thomas D. Mooney Rodney Parker needed a restart. After Parker and 50 Peso Reward released 2013’s The Apology: Part 2, the singer-songwriter moved from …

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Q&A: Amanda Shires The West Texas-born, Nashville-based Americana favorite talks about her journey to making "My Piece of Land," the dynamics of songwriting in a two-artist household, and the perils of juggling big brass monkey balls with John Prine.

Richard Skanse, September 19, 2016

By Richard Skanse “Hey, do you know anything about bubble machines?” Amanda Shires is on the phone from her home in Nashville, wrapping up a …

Q&A: Lydia Loveless The Bloodshot buzz magnet on busting free of genre limitations and getting “Real”

Scott Schinder, September 14, 2016

By Scott Schinder Lydia Loveless comes into her own on her current album Real, bringing added sonic diversity to her fiery garage-honky-tonk tunes and new …

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Back into the “Mud” with Whiskey Myers Bassist Gary Brown talks about the making of the down 'n' dirty septet's latest platter of Texas-style Southern rock

Kelly Dearmore, September 8, 2016

By Kelly Dearmore Hailing from the humid, rose-conducive environment of East Texas, Whiskey Myers has been a groove-slinging Southern rock force for several years now. …

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Q&A: Cody Jinks He's "Not the Devil," but he is an outsider of both the Texas country and the mainstream — and he's happy to keep it that way.

Kelly Dearmore, August 19, 2016

By Kelly Dearmore With an impressive beard, rich baritone and some artfully applied tattoos, it’s not a surprise — on the surface at least — …

Q&A: BJ Barham The American Aquarium frontman talks about his debut solo album, "Rockingham"

Thomas Mooney, August 5, 2016

By Thomas D. Mooney Reidsville, North Carolina has always been there. The small, rural hometown of singer-songwriter BJ Barham has often lingered in the background, …

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Q&A: Cody Johnson The former rodeo cowboy on carrying on tradition while taking Texas country cross country

Kelly Dearmore, August 4, 2016

By Kelly Dearmore Cody Johnson is a fine example of a Texas country artist who isn’t confined by even his beloved home state’s expansive boundaries. …

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The truths and consequences of Charlie Stout’s “Dust and Wind” The West Texas songwriter talks Flatland murder ballads and High Plains hymns

Thomas Mooney, July 22, 2016

By Thomas D. Mooney Last summer, Lubbock singer-songwriter Charlie Stout headed out into the New Mexico desert, hunkered down in the abandoned Presbyterian church of an …

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Q&A: Sean McConnell The prolific songwriter finally tells his his own story on self-titled Rounder debut

Kelly Dearmore, July 5, 2016

By Kelly Dearmore There are very few — if any — songwriters around that can boast a portfolio as varied as that of Sean McConnell. …

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Q&A: Robert Ellis The Houston honky-tonker turned fearless genre bender on songwriting, recording, taking the high road and challenging the rules of “authenticity”

Richard Skanse, June 7, 2016

By Richard Skanse All these years later, the schoolyard taunt still haunts Robert Ellis, needling at his self confidence like a splinter burrowed deep inside …

Nanci Griffith Catches Some Sweet Blackbird’s Wings

In Memoriam: Daniel Johnston, Jan. 22, 1961 – Sept. 10, 2019

In Memoriam: Kylie Rae Harris, May 15, 1989 — Sept. 4, 2019

Q&A: Courtney Marie Andrews

Q&A: Eliza Gilkyson

Slip Inside this House: Roky’s Last Ride

H. Kink: “men.”

Terri Hendrix: “Talk to a Human (Project 5.3)” and “Who is Ann? (Project 5.4)”

Son Volt: “Union”

LSM Song Premiere: “Wildflowers in the Weeds” by Susan Gibson

LSM Song Premiere: “Walked in Them Shoes” by Adam Carroll

LSM Song Premiere: “Sheep in Wolves Clothes” by No Dry County

August 29, 2020 Q&A: Courtney Marie Andrews The prolific and widely travelled (but still "emerging") singer-songwriter talks about her new album, "Old Flowers," and the beauty of coming to peaceful terms with the end of love.

May 1, 2020 Q&A: Eliza Gilkyson Talking quarantine blues, apocalyptic tendencies, and her “2020” mission to set things right through the power of peaceful protest and stubbornly purposeful folk music.

February 17, 2019 Q&A: Hayes Carll The freewheelin' troubadour talks about "What It Is" and what it takes to make a stand in times like these

August 15, 2021 Nanci Griffith Catches Some Sweet Blackbird’s Wings A personal tribute to the beloved Texas "folkabilly" poet, who passed away on Aug. 13, 2021

September 13, 2019 In Memoriam: Daniel Johnston, Jan. 22, 1961 – Sept. 10, 2019 Against the odds of mental illness and crippling stage fright, the "Cutting Edge" breakout found cult fame and "true love" in the hearts of devoted fans around the world

June 18, 2019 Slip Inside this House: Roky’s Last Ride From Halloween in the Big Apple to "Easter Everywhere" in San Francisco, a fond look back at Roky Erickson's final tour by three starry-eyed young Texas rockers who landed the gig of their dreams.

June 2, 2019 In Memoriam: Roky Erickson, July 15, 1947 – May 31, 2019 From the trailblazing "Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators" to the haunted beauty of "True Love Cast Out All Evil," the Texas legend pushed rock music — and his own mind — to the outer limits and beyond.

November 18, 2018 The Devil’s Revival From haunted dive bar to "honky-tonk heaven": A new verse for "The Ballad of the Devil's Backbone Tavern."

Q&A: Rodney Parker For their new album “Bomber Heights,” the hard-charging Texas songwriter and his band 50 Peso Reward dare to dial back the loud while cranking up the intensity.

Q&A: Amanda Shires The West Texas-born, Nashville-based Americana favorite talks about her journey to making "My Piece of Land," the dynamics of songwriting in a two-artist household, and the perils of juggling big brass monkey balls with John Prine.

Q&A: Lydia Loveless The Bloodshot buzz magnet on busting free of genre limitations and getting “Real”

Back into the “Mud” with Whiskey Myers Bassist Gary Brown talks about the making of the down 'n' dirty septet's latest platter of Texas-style Southern rock

Q&A: Cody Jinks He's "Not the Devil," but he is an outsider of both the Texas country and the mainstream — and he's happy to keep it that way.

Q&A: BJ Barham The American Aquarium frontman talks about his debut solo album, "Rockingham"

Q&A: Cody Johnson The former rodeo cowboy on carrying on tradition while taking Texas country cross country

The truths and consequences of Charlie Stout’s “Dust and Wind” The West Texas songwriter talks Flatland murder ballads and High Plains hymns

Q&A: Sean McConnell The prolific songwriter finally tells his his own story on self-titled Rounder debut

Q&A: Robert Ellis The Houston honky-tonker turned fearless genre bender on songwriting, recording, taking the high road and challenging the rules of “authenticity”