HEY! LISTEN: Kiely Connell Moves “Through To You” To Reach Her Goals

HEY! LISTEN: Kiely Connell Moves “Through To You” To Reach Her Goals

ByRachel CholstJun 11, 2024

Kiely Connell has a knack for moody, alluring roots rock. Her hypnotic Calumet Queen will make a lasting impression if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet. Fortunately, it’s only a few weeks before the release of her next…

The Best Americana of June 7, 2024: Anna Tivel, Jon Muq, Angelica Garcia, and More!

The Best Americana of June 7, 2024: Anna Tivel, Jon Muq, Angelica Garcia, and More!

ByRachel CholstJun 7, 2024

Listen to my favorite tracks off each album on my Spotify playlist! Updated weekly with all the best new country, Americana, and whatever else I feel like — this is music like your life depends on it. Anna Tivel —…

The Best Americana of May 24, 2024: Lynne Hanson, Abigail Lapell, Sarah Gayle Meech, and More!

The Best Americana of May 24, 2024: Lynne Hanson, Abigail Lapell, Sarah Gayle Meech, and More!

ByRachel CholstMay 24, 2024

Listen to my favorite tracks off each album on my Spotify playlist! Updated weekly with all the best new country, Americana, and whatever else I feel like — this is music like your life depends on it. Abigail Lapell —…

PREMIERE: Rachel McIntyre Smith Takes Her Time on “Grow Up Slow”

PREMIERE: Rachel McIntyre Smith Takes Her Time on “Grow Up Slow”

ByRachel CholstMay 23, 2024

With her lyrically driven songs, Rachel McIntyre Smith’s comfort twang music reminds listeners of the classics while also adding a relevant and fresh perspective. The Boot writes that she is “part [Kacey] Musgraves, part Phoebe Bridgers, all sincere storytelling and heartstring…

The Best Americana of April 19, 2024: Leyla McCalla, Eliza Hardy Jones, Creature Comfort, and More!

The Best Americana of April 19, 2024: Leyla McCalla, Eliza Hardy Jones, Creature Comfort, and More!

ByRachel CholstApr 19, 2024

Listen to my favorite tracks off each album on my Spotify or Tidal playlists! Updated weekly with all the best new country, Americana, and whatever else I feel like — this is music like your life depends on it. Eliza…