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Country & Folk
Bridging Blues and Country Roots: Inside Episode 15 of The Hook at Austin’s Sagebrush
The modern landscape of independent music is facing an unprecedented series of systemic bottlenecks. Across the globe, grassroots artists, independent…
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Country & Folk
BONUS TRACKS: James Felice’s New Solo Album, Dolly Parton Day and More Roots Music News
James Felice, a foundational creative force behind the critically acclaimed folk-rock ensemble The Felice Brothers, has officially announced the upcoming…
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Country & Folk
The Ultimate September 25 Album Release Radar: Ian Noe, Dallas Burrow, Wade Bowen, and More Lead a Massive Week in Country and Roots Music
Following a pair of high-volume, action-packed release weeks throughout August, the autumn slate for country, Americana, and roots music maintains…
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Country & Folk
The Ultimate Country and Roots Music Release Radar: Essential Albums Dropping on September 25th
Following an exceptionally busy late-summer release schedule throughout August, the country, roots, and Americana music landscape shows no signs of…
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Jazz & Blues
America’s Blues Birthday Party to Transform Lyons Illinois Into a National Hub for Roots Music This September
The Chicago suburb of Lyons, Illinois, is preparing to host a landmark cultural event that promises to bridge the gap…
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Country & Folk
Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist Update Highlights the Best in Modern Roots and Traditional Sounds for September 2026
In an era where mainstream popular music is increasingly driven by algorithmic curation, generative artificial intelligence, and corporate homogenization, dedicated…
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Country & Folk
BONUS TRACKS: New Music From Brandy Clark, Meshell Ndegeocello Covers Bob Dylan, and More Roots Music News
The contemporary musical landscape continues to evolve through the deliberate blending of traditional roots, progressive folk arrangements, and visionary collaborative…
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Electronic & Dance Music
From Hip-Hop Roots to Techno Royalty: Loco Dice on Culture, Curiosity, and Three Decades Behind the Decks
The global electronic music landscape is defined by constant flux, rapid trend cycles, and the relentless pursuit of the next…
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Country & Folk
The Historic Ryman Auditorium Hosts AMERICANAFEST 2026 Honors And Awards Celebrating Roots Music Excellence
Against the backdrop of late-summer heat gripping Music City, the Americana Music Association officially launched its flagship annual gathering with…
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Country & Folk
Echoes of the American South: How the O Brother Phenomenon and Gillian Welch Reshaped the Turn-of-the-Century Roots Music Landscape
The 44th Annual Grammy Awards in early 2002 served as an improbable cultural watershed for traditional American roots music. Amidst…
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