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Lyle is back! It’s his first album in 10 years, with his excuse being -- among other things -- fatherhood for the first time, of twins who are now 5 years old. This new one features a mix of a few new originals, standards by Nat King Cole and Dave Frishberg, and a Horace Silver instrumental, representing Lovett’s dynamic live performances, all with his impressive Large Band. “Not many people in their lives get to do something their whole life that they love to do,” he says. “And I’m grateful for that.”

After a couple albums with the band Sons of Fathers, “Big Velvet” (a nickname courtesy of his deep, smooth baritone) is now releasing his third solo album. His love for outlaw country (Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, etc.) is still there, but this time he’s a little more adventurous with synthesizer, a bit of a funk and even disco groove, and a whole lot of sneering satire. A couple of the songs, we can’t even name on the radio. Count on us to turn it up for the others, though!

He achieved the rare distinction of ranking TWO albums in WNCW’s Top 100 last year. There’s no doubt his genuine reverence for that classic sound of Nashville’s golden era of Country music resonates, perhaps especially thanks to his “Gulf & Western” sound of blues, Cajun, and western swing from his Texas/Louisiana/Gulf Coast origins. Crockett shines once again with this fourth installment in his “Lil’ G.L. Presents” series, with renditions of Jerry Reed, George Jones, Tom T. Hall, and others.

Ketch Secor and company are back, with the vigor and passion that is certainly an Old Crow trademark! Appalachian stringband meets roots rock and even punk on this album that features a few new members, new production, and a new label (ATO). New songs address abolitionist John Brown, early-20th Century Black harmonica Country great DeFord Bailey, the new Mississippi flag, environmental desecration, and a lil’ “urban revitalization”. Also, an Asheville landmark graces the cover image!

We’re eager to introduce you to this new voice from the Midwest, a singer/songwriter whose heroes include Woody Guthrie and Utah Phillips, Walt Whitman and Carl Sundburg. This new album, produced by Cajun legend Joel Savoy, helps bridge the many divides plaguing us, thanks to Carlisle’s brilliant wit and poetry. By the way, he’ll be performing in Asheville on Tuesday July 5th, and Charlotte on Thursday the 7th.

Black Pumas’ Adrian Quesada has released this love letter to Latin psychedelic ballads of the 1970s, which has been 20 years in the making. "The album does for psychedelic boleros what the Buena Vista Social Club did for the Cuban son. It's a perfect recreation of a lost era, demonstrating that its source material has transcended the limitations of time." (Rolling Stone)

On this sophomore album of hers, Goodman tackles issues such as homophobia, the opioid epidemic, mental health and workers’ rights, with her singular gritty indie-rock sound and haunting voice, cementing her as one of the most exciting acts out of the South.

Frontman Taylor Meier addresses the losses and other hardships he endured these past couple years on this new album. It was co-produced by Beatriz Artola, known for his work with Fleet Foxes, Adele and Sharon Van Etten and features additional production by Brad Cook, who is known for his work with Waxahatchee (who harmonizes with Nathaniel Rateliff on one of the songs.)

On this, their 14th(!) album, the band seems to be somewhat surprised that they’re still here. They look back on their origins with the title track, reflect on some of their missteps over the years, and consider the alternative to still being around: “I find it best to laugh at the absurdity of life above the ground/There’s no comfort in survival, but it’s still the best option that I’ve found.” The Truckers these days are Mike Cooley (vocals, guitars), Patterson Hood (vocals, guitars), Brad Morgan (drums, percussion), Jay Gonzalez (guitars, keyboards), and Matt Patton (bass). Additional musicians on the album Mike Mills of R.E.M. (a pretty big influence on them), Margo Price, her husband Jeremy Ivey (harmonica), and Randall Bramblett (tenor sax).

Tall Poppy String Band is a brand new Old Time trio featuring fiddler George Jackson, guitarist Mark Harris, and banjoist Cameron DeWhitt. DeWhitt is a clawhammer banjoist based in Portland, Oregon. They are the innovator behind pitchfork banjo, a three-finger clawhammer technique that allows for a degree of melodic and rhythmic freedom that is rarely seen in old-time banjo playing.