WATCH THIS: Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout Take Five on “Dancing in the Kitchen”

WATCH THIS: Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout Take Five on “Dancing in the Kitchen”

ByRachel CholstDec 27, 2023

Even when they’re fun, the holidays are an emotional time bomb. That’s why it’s so important for all of us to take in a few quiet moments. Chris J Norwood and his brass band the Knockdown Dragout have got just…

HEY! LISTEN: Juniper Wishes You Weren’t Here on “Thinking About You”

HEY! LISTEN: Juniper Wishes You Weren’t Here on “Thinking About You”

ByRachel CholstDec 21, 2023

Juniper recounts a no-good, very bad day on “Thinking About You.” Is there anyone who’s not been driven to distraction by that one person they can’t get out of their head? But the song is by no means frenetic. Rather,…

HEY! LISTEN: Wolf Van Elfmand Celebrates Musical Diversity in “Don’t Call It Country”

HEY! LISTEN: Wolf Van Elfmand Celebrates Musical Diversity in “Don’t Call It Country”

ByRachel CholstDec 20, 2023

Wolf Van Elfmand’s inventive songwriting has won him a place in my heart over the years. On “Don’t Call it Country,” the Brooklyn-based artist shines a light on all the diversity country music has to offer — a gentle ribbing…

The Best Americana of September 2023: Ashley McBryde, Joan Osborne, Will Johnson, and More!

The Best Americana of September 2023: Ashley McBryde, Joan Osborne, Will Johnson, and More!

ByRachel CholstDec 15, 2023

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. Ashley…

HEY! LISTEN: The Roseline Uncovers Silver Linings In “I Was a Gun”

HEY! LISTEN: The Roseline Uncovers Silver Linings In “I Was a Gun”

ByRachel CholstDec 15, 2023

I relate a little too well to The Roseline’s new single, “I Was a Gun.” The holidays are a hard time to be a teacher: if you think it brings up a lot of bad feelings for you, it’s worse…