PREMIERE: Domenic Cicala Can’t Help Himself on “Angry Heart”

PREMIERE: Domenic Cicala Can’t Help Himself on “Angry Heart”

ByRachel CholstMar 7, 2024

Who hasn’t gotten a little carried away with the boys (gender neutral)? Then you get home and your partner is upset because all they wanted was to cuddle up and watch Farscape. You know you fucked up and the only…

The Best Americana of February 16: The Kilograms, Raising Daughters, Tucker Riggleman and the Cheap Dates, and More!

The Best Americana of February 16: The Kilograms, Raising Daughters, Tucker Riggleman and the Cheap Dates, and More!

ByRachel CholstMar 4, 2024

You might have noticed it is…..well past February 16th! I got tied up with little things like studying for my Licensed Masters of Social Work exam (I passed with flying colors) and speaking at Country Radio Seminar last week, which…

Whimsical New Orleans Duo Introduce Themselves on Meet The Lostines

Whimsical New Orleans Duo Introduce Themselves on Meet The Lostines

ByRachel CholstFeb 16, 2024

Songwriters Casey Jane Reece-Kaigler and Camille Wind Weatherford relocated from Oregon to New Orleans and quickly settled into a lush creative community, connecting with artists like Sam Doores of The Deslondes, Riley Downing, Pat Reedy and many more.Their debut full-length is a vibrant celebration of that collaborative spirit.…

HEY! LISTEN: Angélica Garcia — “Juanita”

HEY! LISTEN: Angélica Garcia — “Juanita”

ByRachel CholstFeb 13, 2024

I cannot explain it because I don’t speak Spanish, but NPR’s alt.Latino is my favorite music podcast — hands down. I’ve discovered so many fascinating and creative artists through them in genres I normally never listen to. Angélica Garcia is…

HEY! LISTEN: Krystal King Breaks Taboo on “House Fire”

HEY! LISTEN: Krystal King Breaks Taboo on “House Fire”

ByRachel CholstFeb 13, 2024

If, like me, you’ve dipped from country radio for a decade or two, there are a lot of encouraging reasons to poke your nose back in. Artists like Krystal King are making powerful music with meaty hooks and a judicious…