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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Add to playlist: the beautifully dazed, countrified indie-rock of Tracey Nelson and the week's best new tracks

Austin Noll's debut album Hercules blends indie-rock and country, showcasing his melodic talent and self-aware songwriting.
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fromVulture
5 days ago

Country Music's Middle Road

Two women topped American music charts simultaneously, marking a historic milestone for women in country music after nearly 70 years.
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Charley Crockett: Age of the Ram

Charley Crockett's 'Age of the Ram' explores the life of outlaw Billy McLane, blending traditional storytelling with modern musical influences.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

There Is No "Right" Way to Write a Song

Now it's become very popular in the Taylor Swift way of pop singers writing about all of their publicly aired break-ups, which I don't find interesting at all. I think it's a little bit boring for me to write about myself. Even if I've had a really interesting day, I feel like I've already lived that, I don't need to go through it every time I sing this song.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Kacey Musgraves announces new LP ft. Willie Nelson, Billy Strings, more, shares "Dry Spell"

Kacey Musgraves releases her sixth album Middle of Nowhere, exploring themes of solitude, liminal spaces, and self-discovery through collaborations with Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, and Billy Strings.
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Johnny Blue Skies / Sturgill Simpson: Mutiny After Midnight

Johnny Blue Skies released an album using sex as a metaphor for political revolution and social change in response to declining sexual frequency among Americans.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Jelly Roll Missed His Deadline

Maybe we ran into an old acquaintance at the supermarket and said "Let's catch up sometime" or told our friends we would "check out" the boring-sounding show they spent the past five minutes recommending? That's what country-music superstar Jelly Roll appeared to do after the Grammys last week when, in response to a question about the state of the country, he said he had "a lot to say"
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

August Ponthier: Everywhere Isn't Texas

August Ponthier's debut album explores their non-binary identity through country-folk songs written over years, containing subtle clues about their gender transition and shifting self-understanding.
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fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

49 Winchester prep new album & tour, share "Pardon Me"

49 Winchester will release their new album Change of Plans on May 15 via Lucille Records / MCA. It's their first record for a major label after two on New West, and they made it with producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson). The album includes their cover of Black Sabbath's "Changes," which was released back in November, and the new single from the album is the anthemic rocker "Pardon Me." Watch the video below.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's musical bridge between generations still matters today

Jeff Hanna, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder and de facto leader, is tucked into a nondescript booth at El Palenque, a 30-years-plus local restaurant in a Nashville strip mall, talking about "Nashville Skyline," a pensive track from their EP, "Night After Night." The family-owned Mexican restaurant is the kind of place he's gravitated toward since starting a jug band with friends in Long Beach before migrating to Los Angeles' folk/rock scene.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A country-pop newcomer's debut is your reinvention album of 2026

August Ponthier's debut album blends whimsical multiverse fantasies with candid reflections on modern music industry challenges and a rocky major-label experience.
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fromEsquire
1 month ago

Megan Moroney Is Never Coming Back Down to Earth

Megan Moroney's conversational, honest songwriting about complicated emotions fueled rapid country success and fiercely devoted fan engagement.
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