Some albums need no more classification than to say that they are good-time music. That can certainly be said for Soul Doctor, the latest album from Jimmy Carpenter. The band combines blues, soul, and funk for a fun sound that gets you moving. Like The Blues Brothers, the title track is a combination of blues […]
Americana Highways brings you this premiere of the title track from Jeremy Nail’s upcoming release Ghost of Love, which was produced by Nail and Pat Manske, and is slated to be available on October 18th. “Ghost of Love” is Jeremy Nail on acoustic guitar, mandolin, lead & background vocals; Pat Manske on drums; Bukka Allen on keyboards and […]
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Some artists’ LPs explore their experiences, memorable eras, & people they’ve met, then it’s dressed up in melodies that express their work. On Alice Peacock’s Sept. 20th release Minnesota – she simply sculpts songs about her life & beloved home state. Tunes of understanding love, personal spirituality, parenthood, growing older (or should I say more […]
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I think its amazing young people are curious enough to compose & perform songs that reek of vintage antiquated melodies & lyrics. That they do it with finesse, expertise & zeal is to be admired. Dallas’ stunning Quebe Sisters have self-produced their 4th self-titled LP for Sept 20th release. The independent 10-song 29-minute collection is a […]
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photo by Daniel Keebler Americana Highways recently spoke with Bruce Cockburn about his new instrumental album, Crowing Ignites, due to be released September 20th. Here is what transpired. AH: The title of the album is Crowing Ignites. Tell us the story behind this title! BC: My brother discovered that the Cockburn family motto as part […]
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photo by Bill Ingram Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Susan Gibson’s “8 x 10,” from her forthcoming album The Hard Stuff which was produced by Andre Moran and will be available on October 4th. “8 x 10” is Susan Gibson on vocals, guitar and banjo, Andre Moran on bass, Fred Mandujano on drums, and Marian […]
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Hiss Golden Messenger’s latest release, Terms of Surrender (Merge Records), finds M.C. Taylor contemplating both the existential and mundane challenges of day to day living. Produced by Taylor and Brad Cook, Terms of Surrender features guest appearances by Jenny Lewis, Josh Kaufman and Aaron Dessner of The National. The album was recorded at Dessner’s Long […]
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Darrin Bradbury’s Talking Dogs and Atom Bombs, the singer-songwriter’s Anti- Records debut, pulls no punches on its dissection of daily life in American, but Bradbury tempers his cutting insights with a humor and wit, laughing at the absurdity that abounds at every turn. Packing 11 songs into 26 minutes, Talking Dogs and Atom Bombs wastes […]
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Americana Highways brings you this song premiere of Bradford Loomis’ “Treading Water” from his forthcoming album Where the Light Ends due to be released on October 11. The album is Bradford Loomis on vocals and acoustic guitar; Matt Terjeson on bass; Mark Alvis on drums; Natalie Schlabs on backing vocals; Brandon Bee on electric guitar, bass, piano, keys, backing vocals, […]
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Songwriters like John Prine & Townes van Zandt easily get my attention. Storytellers with edgy humor, equal parts sugar & salt. I respect artists who go the extra mile & create something rather than just produce it. Manitoba/Canadian Del Barber’s 1st track “Dancing in the Living Room,” from his Sept. 20 release Easy Keeper (Independent) […]
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