The Deslondes are a five-piece group of dudes from New Orleans. The band splits up songwriting and lead vocal duties among its five members, continuing its democratic ethos and musical versatility. Multiple members have released solo recordings between their sophomore release, Hurry Home (2016) and their previous release Ways & Means (2022). Now, with their latest record, Roll It Out the band continues to build on their inventive take on New Orleans country and R&B.

At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view. On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey, aka The Cactus Blossoms, once again prove themselves to be among the most adept - and instinctive – modern practitioners of the classic tradition.

Jana Mila crafts songs with powerful lyrics and surprising, catchy melodies—songs she delivers with compelling expression. Americans label her music as Indie Americana Pop. Last year, she took a substantial collection of self-written songs to Nashville and returned with a dream debut and a record deal in hand.

Ambitious, smart, and magnetically retro, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch will charm you with dazzlingly quirky storytelling, stellar performances, and an adventurous Americana soundscape. It's nuanced enough that you'll want to soak it in with front-to-back listens, and fun enough for a road trip soundtrack. With American Kitsch, Karen Jonas is clearly on the rise.

Justin Townes Earle released Kids In The Street, his first record on New West Records, in May of 2017. The album received critical acclaim and further cemented Justin’s legacy as one of the best active songwriters in music. Songs like “Champagne Corolla” showcased his wry sense of humor as well as his deft ability to build upon the music that came before him while at the same time creating something unique and new. Familiar, inventive, creative, and clever.

Following up Seawind of Battery’s stellar debut album, Clockwatching, wasn’t going to be an easy task, but with East Coast Cosmic Dreamscaper, Mike Horn met that challenge and delivered an album rich with grace, soul and even cheer.

Russell County, Virginia-based 49 Winchester is following up their 2022 breakthrough hit, Fortune Favors The Bold, with their latest album, Leavin’ This Holler. Since their last release in 2022 the band has mined success across the globe by playing multiple sold out tours in the US as well as a sold out run of arena concerts opening for Luke Combs across Europe. Crowds have celebrated and supported this band across the globe and the band’s hard working ways continue to help build their devoted following. Leavin’ This Holler is a soulful anthem of liberation and renewal.

Fireflies. June Bugs. Cicadas. Menthol Lights. Heirloom Tomatoes. Duke’s Mayonnaise. Cherokee Purples. American Aquarium frontman and songwriter BJ Barham knows that the smallest details often make for the most vivid memories.

Charley Crockett releases “Visions of Dallas” the follow-up album from his Spring 2024 album $10 Cowboy. The album features 6 new original tracks either written or co-written by Crockett and six cover songs including "Crystal Chandeliers and Burgundy" and the Bob Dylan song “Goodbye Holly” where Crockett added additional lyrics to finish the song.

Behind blistering blues licks, TexiCali doubles as a roadtrip across Grammy winner Dave Alvin and Grammy nominee Jimmie Dale Gilmore’s beloved home states and the memories within, honoring shared musical influences, friends gone too soon and all they’ve endured along the way. These folk heroes have now evolved their unbreakable bond into a fully-fledged musical and songwriting partnership. TexiCali continues to bridge the distance between the two troubadours’ respective home bases of California (Alvin) and Texas (Gilmore).

Jack Tempchin, San Diego native and prolific songwriter behind some of the Eagles' most iconic hits, marks his return to Blue Élan with his latest album More of Less. With a career that spans decades, highlighted by an array of hits written for artists including Glenn Frey, George Jones and Emmylou Harris, and an induction into The Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2019, Jack Tempchin stands as a revered songwriter whose contributions continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

I found myself homeless at the start of the pandemic and in that drift I landed on a few hundred acres of blue oaks, dust and granite called Cinnamon Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. What I thought would only be months became years. Long enough for the land to break me in all the ways I unknowingly needed breaking. This album is a small document of that journey. A portrait of certain understandings that came from that death and rebirth of sorts.

The Hard Way Blues by Jesse Dayton is a soulful and gritty album released by Blue Elan Records. This CD showcases Dayton's exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, offering a unique blend of blues, rock, and Americana influences.

Locust Land is the latest album by Bill Mackay, released by Drag City. This captivating collection of songs showcases Mackay's unique blend of folk, Americana, and experimental music. With intricate guitar work and emotive storytelling, Locust Land takes listeners on a journey through landscapes both familiar and otherworldly. Mackay's skillful musicianship shines through in each track, creating a sonic tapestry that is both soothing and thought-provoking.The album features a diverse range of musical influences, from traditional folk melodies to avant-garde soundscapes.

Mixing all the appealing sounds of Celtic groove, Americana folk, and stripped back-soul, Ewan Macintyre and his band take the listener through dazzling folk roots stories—filled with pizzicato cello and fiddle strings, warm and wavy guitar hooks, and of course, Macintyre’s raw, but soothing voice.