Cover Story

The Wood Brothers Appreciate Their “Slow Rise to the Middle”

In our Cover Story interview the pair unravel the world influences and mindfulness of their latest project, Puff Of Smoke.

5+5

BGS 5+5: Cole Quest and the City Pickers

Five songs and five questions with Woody Guthrie's grandson, Cole Quest, who also shares about his new album with his bluegrass band, the City Pickers.

Friends & Neighbors

Sierra Hull, Her Mandolin, and Her Band Blow Away NPR’s Tiny Desk

It's the first ever Tiny Desk appearance by the acclaimed mandolin virtuoso and singer-songwriter.

Artist of the Month:
Tyler Childers

For the first time ever, the hit-making Kentucky singer-songwriter and country phenomenon is our Artist of the Month.

The Road Home: A Documentary Short About Fiddle, Family, and Kentucky

Watch filmmaker Bria Light showcase fiddler and luthier Brandon Godman in her remarkable documentary film.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Sunny Sweeney, Hannah Delynn, and More

A handful of country and roots-folk songs to finish out your week and kick-off the new month.

BGS 5+5: Grain Thief

Five songs, five questions – and a bonus video premiere! – with the Boston Americana string band.

Unspoken Tradition’s
Resilience Playlist

The Western North Carolina bluegrass group celebrates their new album – and their home region’s strength and courage.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Andy Leftwich, Vickie Vaughn, and More

Hear new bluegrass, folk, string band music, and more in our weekly round-up.

The Earl Scruggs Revue Made a Movie Soundtrack

Did you know Earl Scruggs and the Revue recorded the soundtrack and score for the 1974 film, Where The Lilies Bloom?

Ketch Secor
Contains Multitudes, Too

A new solo album finds the “Wagon Wheel” writer stepping way from Old Crow Medicine Show – for a moment.

The Roots Music of
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, Explained

A Southern gothic horror film weaves blues and Americana history into its storylines.

Brent Cobb
Ain’t Rocked In a While

On his new album, a lyrical master returns to sounds and styles where guitar riffs are still king.

Jackson and the Janks Celebrate “Garage Gospel Jank”

New Orleans-based “garage gospel” band celebrate all things janky on their Mixtape.

BGS 5+5: Folk Bitch Trio

Five questions and five songs with Australia’s FBT.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Tray Wellington, Dallas Burrow, and More

All of the roots music premieres and brand new tracks that you need.

Vandoliers Find Liberation
in Life Behind Bars

‘Life Behind Bars’ finds alt-country group Vandoliers exploring sobriety, grief, gender dysphoria – and joy in liberation.

See All the Nominees for the 36th Annual IBMA Awards

The International Bluegrass Music Association has unveiled their 2025 awards nominees, honorees, and Hall of Fame inductions.

Molly Tuttle on CBS Saturday Morning: “I’m Not Abandoning the Bluegrass Fans”

The award-winning guitarist performed new music, talked about her upcoming album, and described finding her own unique sound.

Planting By The Signs
Is a Way of Life

S.G. Goodman roots herself – and her new album – in the earth and in ancient Appalachian traditions.

Brad Kolodner’s
Gourd Banjo Journey

Old-time expert and radio host Brad Kolodner curated a playlist that’s all about gourd banjo.

Sister Sadie Are
At Their Strongest, Together

Hope, redemption, and mutual support run through the group’s gorgeous new album, All Will Be Well.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From The Brothers Comatose, Goldpine, and More

Another Friday, another collection of excellent new songs and exclusive premieres.