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We kick off International Women’s Month with these new singles from folk-rock icon Suzanne Vega (“Alley”), Nashville favorite Margo Price (Guy Clark’s “Rita Ballou”), and Asheville actor and musician Marisa Blake (“Luchando”). -
Hen’s Teeth arrives fully formed but sits as a sibling record, of sorts, to 2024’s acclaimed and Grammy-nominated Light Verse. Its seeds were sewn over multiple sessions in the foothills of Los Angeles over the last few years, with studio owner/engineer Dave Way (Fiona Apple, Jakob Dylan, Sheryl Crow) at the helm. The record features many familiar names from the Iron & Wine universe - David Garza, Sebastian Steinberg, Tyler Chester, Griffin Goldsmith, Beth Goodfellow, Kyle Crane, and Paul Cartwright – lending their talents to a collection of songs that, while complementary in nature, had their own distinct feel. Some early listeners draw comparisons to Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks.
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Eastern Kentucky’s Leah Blevins will release her sophomore album All Dressed Up -- her first for Easy Eye Sound -- on March 20th. Produced by Dan Auerbach and recorded in Nashville, the album blends Blevins’ timeless vocals and songwriting with the enchanting spirit of the South and contemporary storytelling. -
Folk rock, soul, bossanova, jazz, pop and hip hop beats converge in this exciting new quartet out of Sweden. Of course, they might conjure fellow Swedes ABBA, but fans of Khruangbin and Motown should also check them out. Immerse yourself in the exotic melodies, harmonies, and arrangements this band creates – “you’ll probably hear everything, winding and twisting in all manner of possible and impossible ways, like a music akin to a painting by M.C. Escher that makes sense at first, then invites everything and its opposite into the mix.” Dina Ogon is Anna Ahnlund on vocals and guitar, Daniel Ogren on guitar and keyboards, Christopher Cantillo on drums, and Love Orsan on bass. -
Buoyant, smooth, and disarming, the music of singer-songwriter/producer Boy Golden (a.k.a. Liam Duncan, from Winnipeg) is charmingly undefinable, drawing lines from the Tulsa sound to North Carolina indie, New Jersey DIY to swampy New Orleans folk. From opening riff to swirling final notes, Best of Our Possible Lives ripples like the sun on the lake, an invitation to seek each our own bliss. -
From big brass second line to Zydeco, we’ll let the good times roll with our annual trip down to New Orleans and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast. Fun stuff from the Night Tripper, Fess, Fats, Irma, Big Chief, Buckwheat, the Nevilles, and other favorites in the parade. Who’s got the king cake? Who’ll get the baby IN the king cake?! -
It’s been a while since we got a new full release from this two-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year and a two-time GRAMMY nominee! This one is comprised of five originals, five traditionals, and a cover of close friend Alice Gerrard’s “Sweet South Anna River” – blending the many genres that influence her work, from bluegrass to country, jazz, and even a hint of rock. -
After growing her dedicated social media following to over 100k in 2025, Nashville-based artist Tabitha Meeks is solidifying her voice as the Queen of Retro Pop. With this album, Tabitha Meeks proves how much fun it can be to take inspiration from the past and transform it into something new and inspiring for today. -
We kick off another week of Black History Month with this fine blend of blues, soul, and funk. A powerhouse vocalist and harmonica player with a commanding stage presence, Coleman is one of today's leading voices in modern Chicago blues with his performances of the past 15 years. Igor Prado is widely regarded as one of the most exciting contemporary blues guitarists on the international scene today. -
Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist began making music 20 years ago. Their great blend of rock, country, and blues as Band of Heathens has attracted a loyal following since then, and this new album is another feather in their cap. -
Have you heard of this country-soul singer yet? Elton John says he sounds like “if Bill Withers made country music.” Some of his primary influences include Hank Williams, Leadbelly, Etta James, Chris Stapleton, and Otis Redding. Country-soul, indeed! He packed his debut album with 18 songs.
