Chunky grooves, spidery guitar, and homespun philosophy fuel the aptly named 'Hillbilly Zen-Punk Blues,' the latest and best-yet release from Reverend Freakchild.
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Music Review: Jimbo Mathus – ‘Blue Healer’
Jimbo Mathus takes us on a wild and exhilarating mystical journey through a crazy mix of Southern musical styles.
Read More »The Rockologist: For Your Consideration – The Jayhawks; Gavin Harrison; Steve Rothery; Lonely Robot
The Rockologist is back from the dead, with a fresh batch of new music for your consideration.
Read More »Interview: Ray Wylie Hubbard on His New Album, Writing with Brooks & Dunn’s Ronnie Dunn, and Craft and Inspiration
'I'm not really a full-tilt blues guy or a full-tilt folk guy or a full-tilt country guy or a full-tilt rock guy, I've been influenced by all those forms of music and I enjoy 'em all. So it's a good place for a songwriter to be, where you just don't have to think about the future of the song. I just write.'
Read More »Music Review: Sam Morrow – ‘Ephemeral’
This is the debut album of a young singer/songwriter with an "old soul" and a riveting sound.
Read More »Music Review: Hook & Anchor – ‘Hook & Anchor’
Portland-based Americana band Hook & Anchor released its solid self-titled debut album last year.
Read More »Music Review: Steve Earle and the Dukes – ‘Terraplane,’ the Blues Album Earle was Bound to Make
Earle and his longtime band delve into many corners of the blues and find gold in every one.
Read More »Music Review: The Vespers – ‘Sisters and Brothers’
This quartet of two sisters and two brothers write and record anthemic Americana songs that thump and shine in equal measure.
Read More »Music Review: Gurf Morlix – ‘Eatin’ At Me’
Morlix's new album of all original songs is a beautifully produced work of dusty Americana.
Read More »Music Review: Red Molly – ‘The Red Album’
Red Molly is an acoustic band that lives on the border of country and western and folk music.
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