Eli West: Timber and Timbre
The beloved Pacific Northwestern roots musician talks with us about his new album, The Shape of a Sway.
Premieres
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Jack Schneider, Elexa Dawson, and More
There's plenty of brand new roots music you won't want to miss in this week's round-up.
Features
Alison Brown Carries on the Legacy of Louise Scruggs
The banjo player and business leader is honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.
Interview
Cody Jinks:
“You Never Stop Coming of Age”
The Texas country star shows true vulnerability and continual personal growth on In My Blood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
