Outlaw Country That’ll Make You Smile
Dylan Earl makes punk-hearted, poetic country that’s “old school,” but still looks to the future – and sticks it to the man.
Interview
Ray LaMontagne After 20 Years of Trouble
We spoke to LaMontagne about the 20th anniversary of his break-out album and how it feels at this juncture to look back – and look ahead.
Features
“Ohana Means Family”
to Ohana Music, Too
Makers of first-rate ukuleles and custom instruments, we spoke to Ohana Music about their family story, their new electric bass offering, the ukulele community, and much more.
Premieres
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Brit Taylor, Benson, and More
Country, bluegrass, blues, and more come together in our weekly round-up of the best new and upcoming music releases.
A Musical, The Porch on Windy Hill, Tells an Impactful Story with Bluegrass and Old-Time
Playing off-Broadway through October 12, the original show reckons with trauma, race, and family with classic songs from the folk, bluegrass, and old-time canons.
Hilary Hawke is a Banjoist Who Does It All
Our interview gets into her teaching at Columbia University, playing on Broadway, hosting a podcast, and her new album, Lift Up This Old World.
BGS 5+5: We Met In June
Get to know Nordic Americana singer-songwriter duo We Met In June with five songs and five questions in our BGS 5+5.
Jack Schneider’s
Songs of Hope and Healing
A near-death experience a handful of years ago changed guitarist and songwriter Jack Schneider fundamentally. These are some of the songs that serve as anchors during his darkest times.
Shawn Camp Pays Homage to A Childhood Hero on The Ghost of Sis Draper
Over 25 years in the making, Camp’s concept album written with the legendary Guy Clark is based on true stories from his Arkansas upbringing.
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Eddie Barbash, Caitlin Canty, and More
Our weekly round-up of new music and premieres will take you from saxophone fiddle tunes to Good Country and back again.
Artist of the Month:
Greensky Bluegrass
Celebrating 25 years of Greensky Bluegrass – and their upcoming album, XXV, – as the Michigan jamgrass quintet are our October Artist of the Month.
Who Will Sing for Mipso? All of Us
After more than 13 years of making expansive modern string band music born in North Carolina, a beloved group says farewell – for now.
BGS 5+5: Elexa Dawson
Get to know indigenous folk singer-songwriter Elexa Dawson with five songs and five questions.
Watch Sarah McLachlan Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The renowned Canadian singer-songwriter performed the title track from her new album and promoted a new documentary on the impact of Lilith Fair on the late night TV show.
Classic Country
Is Here to Stay
Traditionalist Jake Worthington is genuine, funny, and excellent on When I Write the Song.
Fruit Bats’ Eric D. Johnson
Loves a Left Turn
He shares about the twists and turns of Baby Man, writing about mental health, and how bluegrass and The Beatles are connected in our interview.
Is Adam Wright the Poet Laureate of Music Row?
A songwriter’s songwriter, Wright’s new album, Nature of Necessity, showcases the depth of his artistic approach to country songsmithing.
Your Favorite Artists and Songwriters Love Caroline Spence
And you will, too. Don’t take our word for it, take it from Miranda Lambert, Tyler Childers, and many more.
Daniel Donato Has Many Horizons in Sight, Literal and Metaphorical
A rising star at the intersection of country and jamgrass, his latest album, Horizons, may be the guitarist’s best yet.
BGS 5+5: SAVNT of Ghost Hounds
We get to know SAVNT, lead singer of Ghost Hounds, with a 5+5 – that’s five songs and five questions.