By Mike Ethan Messick There are plenty of reasons to like Drew Kennedy. For starters, there’s the way his music bridges the gap between Texas …
By Thomas D. Mooney Texas singer-songwriter Troy Cartwright’s new release, the stellar five-track Don’t Fade (out Oct. 7), may only clock in at five tracks long, but …
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 …
By Mike Ethan Messick The best-known branches of roots music — country, blues, folk — are touted in most circles for their relatability, tuned into …
By Zach Jennings Let’s set the ground rules first, as these types of lists can unleash the rage-hound in hard-core fans if not presented with …
From Lone Star legends to breakout newcomers, these were our favorite Americana albums of 2014 … Richard Skanse, Editor 1. Robert Ellis, The Lights from …
RYAN ADAMS Ryan Adams Pax Am/Blue Note Being a Ryan Adams fan traditionally has not been for the faint of heart. For every “When the …
Punching in with Americana’s new supergroup By Lynne Margolis (LSM March/April 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 2) Todd Snider may present himself as a barefoot-stoner folkie just …
By Lynne Margolis (LSM March/April 2014/vol. 7 – Issue 2) You would think, after spending nearly 40 years as an integral member of Tom Petty & the …
THE BIGSBYS Good Will Suitcase Shiner Records The new album from Palestine, Texas-bred foursome the Bigsbys (none of the members have Bigsby in their name) …
