Lawrence Rothman Here Lies Love/Sawdust to Stardust Lawrence Rothman likes a wide canvas and broad brushstrokes. Their songs are often cinematic in scope – big music for big feelings. And, in the case of their latest album, Here Lies Love/Sawdust to Stardust, big titles. But the “bigness” is warranted – even though the songs on […]
Lawrence Rothman “The Meaning” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Lawrence Rothman’s song “The Meaning,” co-written with Madi Diaz, from Rothman’s forthcoming album Here Lies Love/ Sawdust to Stardust, which was produced and mixed by Lawrence Rothman. The album was recorded at Sound Emporium in Nashville, and is set for release on September 25. […]
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Amanda Shires’ Nobody’s Girl: Standing in the Aftermath There are records that capture a fleeting moment, and then there are records that chart the hard path of rebuilding a life. Amanda Shires’ Nobody’s Girl, out now via ATO Records, belongs to the latter. Born from heartbreak and loss, it is a document of an artist […]
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Americana Highways 45 RPM 2025 (Reasons to Purchase Music) 2024 was a fantastic year for music and a shit year for pretty much everything else (November 5 still stings). Music, as it so dependably does, helped explain how we were feeling during the darkest of days, and knowing that you’ll be going to a show […]
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AmericanaFest2024 – Day 5 There’s good and bad about Saturday at AmericanaFest. Good – the work week is over, so it’s all about the music. Bad – it’s the last day! Nashville was full of all-day events and a final night of showcases, but most of the best was to be found in one small […]
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AmericanaFest 2024 “Must See” It’s time for AmericanaFest 2024! I’m highlighting some must-sees for anyone else who’s making the trek to Nashville, as well as sharing my choices for the Americana Awards (to be held Wednesday evening at the Ryman Auditorium). My ground rules for the musts – they have to be folks I haven’t […]
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Lawrence Rothman – The Plow That Broke the Plains Lawrence Rothman was a mess. You wouldn’t know it simply by glancing at the roster of artists the multiskilled producer and songwriter has worked with – Angel Olsen, Amanda Shires, Margo Price and Soccer Mommy are just a few highlights. But as gender identity, body dysmorphia […]
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