ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless
Following two independent sets, including the enchanting Early Mountain Songs, Kiki Cavazos releases Goodbye Blues via Brooklyn-based Jalopy Records. Her new songs, much like previous tracks, are memorable for their mythic narratives, detailed imagery, and hard-won wisdom. Most notable, however, is Cavazos’ timeless voice, which evokes the essence of

The Milk Carton Kids Lost Cause Lover Fool It seems like The Milk Carton Kids have been around kind of forever. They’ve been a fixture on the Americana scene for 15 years, since they self-released their first album, Prologue, in 2011. But their quiet, folky sound dates back to a time well before they, or […]
Dale Watson – Unwanted I have kept my Dale Watson music close to Waylon Jennings & Merle Haggard. Their musical “spirits” were aligned. Watson straddles many genres & applies his expertise to each with personality & musical skill. He’s rode the median of honky-tonk, outlaw country, western swing & rockabilly. The timbre of his voice […]
David G. Smith “Days of Babel” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of David G. Smith’s song “Days of Babel,”co-written with Tom Favreau, from his forthcoming album. It was mixed and produced by Neilson Hubbard; engineered by Dylan Alldrege at Skinny Elephant Recording in East Nashville; and mastered by Alex McCoullough. It was inspired by […]
Frank Viele “Made My Heart Grow Stronger” (photo by Donato Biceglia) Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Frank Viele’s “Made My Heart Grow Stronger,” written for a shelter dog and as part of an awareness festival. “Made My Heart Grow Stronger” was recorded at Chez Shad in Great Barrington, MA; and mixed and mastered […]
Gráinne Duffy “Tragedy” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Gráinne Duffy’s song “Tragedy” from her forthcoming album What Am I Supposed To Do, due out May 22nd. This song was co-written by Peter Wolf (J. Geils Band) and Angelo Periglia. What Am I Supposed to Do was co-produced by Justin Stanley (Eric Clapton) and […]