Category The Basics

Jennah Bell — Anchors & Elephants

If you want to see into Americana’s future, look no further than Jennah Bell. While there is a lot of gate-keeping about what is or isn’t country music, but Anchors & Elephants goes to show that all American music comes…

Josh Brooks — Catholic Blues

Two things to expect from Josh Brooks’ new album: you’re going to cry. You’re also going to laugh really hard. Brooks is an erudite lyricist whose songs feel more literary than anything else; the guitars and melodies are great, but…

Goldenchild — Bridges

If you’re in Nashville, you should make the time to go see Goldenchild. Wiley Gaby, who’s relocated there from Brooklyn, is a real spitfire of a performer. I got to see him play with Paisley Fields and Mercy Bell up…

Abigail Lapell — GETAWAY

I am desperately in love with this album. I’ve already added Abigail Lapell’s Getaway to my album of the year list. I’m that stoked about it. Lapell’s self-styled “prairie noir” has all the things that grab me about Canadian country…