Amy Ray Finds Uplift In “If It All Goes South”

I’m not sure if Americana would exist without artists like the Indigo Girls. Suffice to say that Amy Ray has spent her entire career crafting roots-rock songs that challenge, addressing social issues like homophobia, climate change, and racism — as…

Katy Guillen & The Drive Find Lessons Everywhere

Katy Guillen (guitar) and Stephanie Williams (drums) – dropped their first EP, Dream Girl, right before the 2020 lockdown, leaving them without opportunities to perform live. In their basement rehearsal space, they spent the year learning home recording and pre-production techniques,…

Anti-Racist Americana Part 2

It’s awards show season, which means it’s both a good time to reflect on the year’s music — and the state of the industry. While LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists have made huge strides in visibility, this is largely thanks to…