Amigo the Devil has released the new lyric video for his haunting and introspective song “Virtue and Vitriol.” The clip is a slow-moving close up that pans across the ashes and warped metal that remains following a fire that engulfed and completely burned out a car. That vehicle happened to be a vintage car collector’s dream – a custom wrap …
Today, the legendary country singer Connie Smith releases her highly anticipated 55th album Love, Prison, Wisdom and Heartaches on Fat Possum Records. On the new release, Smith takes a different approach from Cry of the Heart, her critically acclaimed 2021 effort. On Love, Prison, Wisdom and Heartaches, Connie has chosen to interpret songs that were originally sung, played or written by fellow country legends; …
Acclaimed Cajun artist Ann Savoy has released the playful serenade “Cajun Love Song” from her new album, Another Heart, out on April 19th on Smithsonian Folkways. The renowned musician dedicates the song to her husband and musical compatriot Marc Savoy. Savoy says, “I wrote this song for my husband Marc Savoy, who still after many years of marriage remains a …
Today, Grammy-nominated roots/blues/rock musician Cody Dickinson announces his solo album, Homemade, out June 21st on Strong Place Music. Known for his role as founding member and drummer of North Mississippi Allstars, Dickinson moves in front of the drum kit on Homemade as he handles all aspects of the album: songwriting, performing every instrument, engineering and production. The first track off …
Nashville, TN – Celebrated Austin, TX band Shane Smith & the Saints will make their network television debut on CBS Saturday Morning this Saturday, March 30th. The group will perform songs from their new album Norther, which came out on March 1st via Thirty Tigers/Geronimo West Records. Norther, their first album in five years, has received high praise from the press following its release …
The acclaimed Texas band Silverada (formerly known as Mike and the Moonpies) starts a new chapter with their upcoming self-titled album, out June 28. Although Silverada is the band’s ninth release, it marks a significant turning point in the powerhouse country/Americana band’s journey. It’s not just the title of the boldest album of the group’s celebrated career; it’s also the …
Today, acclaimed folk duo Ordinary Elephant (husband/wife singer/songwriters Crystal Hariu-Damore and Pete Damore) release their newest track “Once Upon A Time” from their enchanting self-titled album, out May 3rd. Ordinary Elephant showcases gorgeous harmonies and mesmerizing fretwork that call to mind everything from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris. The duo’s raw, vulnerable songs are …
Nashville, TN – Acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter and interpreter Madeleine Peyroux will release Let’s Walk, her first album in six years, on June 28th. The new songs present sides of the artist only touched on in the past. The collection is her most diverse, intimate and bold work as she shares thoughtful and revealing views on personal and societal concerns. …
Acclaimed Cajun musician and historian Ann Savoy will release Another Heart on April 19th on Smithsonian Folkways. Savoy has made her name as a leading Cajun musician with the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, Magnolia Sisters and more, and as a historian, digging deep into the traditions of Cajun life through more than 40 albums, thousands of concerts in dozens of countries, …
Nashville, TN – Shane Smith & The Saints has released their long-awaited new album, Norther, on Thirty Tigers/Geronimo West Records. Norther is the Austin, TX band’s first album in five years and has proven to be well worth the wait. The 13-song collection features great songwriting, passionate performances, thought-provoking narratives and Smith’s arresting vocals backed by an exceptional band in …
