Americana
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Country & Folk
Biita Houdei Defies Modern Disposability With Artisanal Craft and Depth on Solo Debut Album This Bed Was Made For Me
In an era dominated by rapid consumption, algorithmic playlisting, and fast-paced digital releases, the deliberate investment of time into the…
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Country & Folk
The Dilemma of the Modern Music Video: How Artists Are Returning to Puppetry and Animation to Fight Algorithm Fatigue
In the contemporary landscape of the music industry, releasing a visual component alongside a new single has evolved from a…
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Country & Folk
James Yorkston Announces Career-Spanning Double Album La Magnifica and New Novel Following 25 Years with Domino Records
The Scottish singer-songwriter James Yorkston has announced a comprehensive, career-spanning retrospective double album titled La Magnifica, slated for release on…
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Country & Folk
Smithsonian Folkways Announces Definitive Vinyl Reissue of Michael Hurley’s Seminal 1964 Debut Album First Songs
The enduring legacy of the late American folk artist Michael Hurley continues to unfold posthumously with the official announcement from…
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Country & Folk
Appalachian Roots Renaissance: Exploring the Earl Scruggs Music Festival and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Aboard the Modern Americana Circuit
The rich, resonant traditions of American roots music take center stage this week as a pair of premier festivals anchor…
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Country & Folk
Tennessee Volunteers navigate transition in game-day traditions following the passing of Dolly Parton
The University of Tennessee football program has spent the early portion of the 2026 college football season balancing the integration…
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Country & Folk
Treaty Oak Revival Pleads With Fans to Stop Throwing Objects After Concert Injuries Highlight Years of Unchecked Crowd Danger
The ongoing safety crisis at concerts featuring the rock-leaning Texas band Treaty Oak Revival reached a critical juncture following a…
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Country & Folk
Preserving the Pulse of American Roots Music: The Legacy of Chris Strachwitz and Arhoolie Records
The passing of Chris Strachwitz on May 5, 2023, marked the end of an era for American vernacular music conservation.…
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Country & Folk
FRESH TRACK: JP Harris – "Hang Me"
The contemporary roots and Americana music landscape has received a dynamic injection of traditional Appalachian artistry with the release of…
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Country & Folk
Stephen Wilson Jr. and Eddie Vedder perform surprise duet of Hunger Strike at Ohana Festival 2026
The 2026 edition of the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, served as the backdrop for a significant musical intersection…
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