Americana Highways is pleased to premiere this song “Kiss You Quick” from the Tiger Lillies’ upcoming release The Devil’s Fairground (Misery Guts Music). The Tiger Lillies are British trio: Martyn Jacques (vocals, accordion, piano, uke), Adrian Stout (double bass, theremin, singing saw) & Jonas Golland (drums, percussion). The Devil’s Fairground will be available on Feb. […]
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I heard Mandolin Orange for the first time a little over a year ago after they were recommended by somebody I worked with. I was immediately taken by their sound and I really enjoyed their 2016 release Blindfaller so I didn’t hesitate when my editor ask me to review their new album, Tides of a […]
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Watch for a new single coming soon Dallas TX / Jackson TN – Earlier this month legendary rockabilly drummer W.S. Holland (Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley) got together with rising North Texas outlaw singer/songwriter, Steve Griggs. W.S. (Fluke as he is known to his friends) hosted the informal get together […]
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Americana Highways brings you this song premiere: “Rattail” by Who Who? What? When? Why? & Werewolves from their album Greatest Hits due to be released March 29. The album was mixed by Kyle Pulley (Hop Along, Thin Lips), recorded by Steven Backenstoes, Chance Halter, & Danny Murillo at the Headroom in Philadelphia. “Rattail” was written […]
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Americana Highways is pleased to bring you this song premiere by acclaimed children’s author and musician Johnette Downing, and her Grammy winning producer and musician spouse Scott Billington. “Mudbug Boogie” is from their children’s album Swamp Romp which will be released on Feb 15. The album includes Irma Thomas, Roddie Romero, Joel Savoy, James Singleton, […]
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In the dead of winter, on a cold January night with 40mph winds, it’s hard to motivate yourself to go out and listen to music. Luckily for those in Tulsa, there was some music worth leaving the house for. It just so happens that Sarah Shook and the Disarmers put the Mercury Lounge and […]
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***note: this interview was recorded last year; presumed lost, and recently discovered When Regina McCrary of the McCrary Sisters answered the phone in her Nashville home, Americana Highways was greeted by the excited sounds of her 4 miniature schnauzers, the youngest one, she said, “is named after my close friend Buddy Miller.” The McCrary sisters […]
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Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway show, which ran from October 2017 to December 2018 at the Walter Kerr Theater, will stand as one of the most powerful works of art that he has ever created. That’s saying plenty, given that his resume also includes some of the greatest concerts and albums of the entire rock era, not […]
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Joshua Ray Walker’s Wish You Were Here (State Fair Records) draws tight character studies, a world of steel mills, working girls, truckers, and lovelorn characters in 10 songs with language that rises well above the norm for a debut album. This man’s original writing and soulful, twangy voice are a more than welcome addition to […]
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What was your favorite release this month? Hurry, voting closes on February 3rd. Ranking will be announced on February 4th. Singles don’t count until their EP or album comes out. What's Your Favorite January 2019 Release? (vote for two; or write one in!)
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