Rachel is thankful for some good news and discusses this year’s country and Americana Grammy nominees — and of course some of the best folk, punk and country on offer! Dracula (Miami) — “Mononoke-hime” (Dorys & Eli) Catherine the…
In my interviews with queer country artists, I ask if they think there’s a particular sound to queer country — or if it’s a matter of the artist’s identity. Most artists have demurred — often pointing to the fact that…
Guest-starring one of Rachel’s favorite people! We’ve got jazz, pop, punk, and country — the usual! Also, you should watch the video for Jeremy and the Harlequins’ “A Chinese Restaurant on Christmas” — trust me. The link is in the…
As a New York Jew, I tend to avoid Christmas music — even snarky Christmas songs. In fact, “Chinese Restaurant on Christmas” only the third Christmas song I’ve posted here in the 8 years this blog has run. There’s a…
Come for the banjo, stay for the attitude. That’s the ethos behind Denver-based Whitacre’s “mountain rock.” It’s a fitting title for this hard-driving music — think Tyler Childers with more craft beer and less cocaine. The three-piece, made up of…
Rachel learns secretssss about her grandmother. She also experiments with a longer format — let her know what you think! Timothy Charles Holehouse — “Aveiro” (Come) Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers — “Songs I Won’t Remember” (Puppets With My Heart)…
Those of us who have been following the indie country scene for sometime know that Americana is, in fact, a global phenomenon. The Norwegian scene has been growing over the past few years and many folks on the scene are…
What is it that makes some singers stand out from the rest? For me, it’s that chemistry of a compelling voice, lyrics that dig deep, and sincerity. Based on Hannah Connolly’s first two singles, that chemistry is going to lead…