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Wielded with Tender Precision: Two EPs by Sean Keel Sean Keel is a singular presence in contemporary Americana — a late-blooming songwriter whose gravel-edged voice and poetic sensibility evoke startling intimacy. Based in Austin, Texas, and known in academic circles as a research mathematician, Keel brings both a storyteller’s heart and a philosopher’s eye to […]

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Wielded with Tender Precision: Two EPs by Sean Keel Sean Keel is a singular presence in contemporary Americana — a late-blooming songwriter whose gravel-edged voice and poetic sensibility evoke startling intimacy. Based in Austin, Texas, and known in academic circles as a research mathematician, Keel brings both a storyteller’s heart and a philosopher’s eye to […]

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Some things never change. Zach Top says that despite his fame, he’s still cruising around in his trusty old pickup truck. Continue reading…

Building on their 2018 EP, Among Horses III, Haley Heynderickx and Max García Conover release their full-length debut, channeling, as their bio states, “the spirit of Woodie Guthrie.” The project does indeed exude a decidedly vintage feel, though themes such as the dark side of capitalism,

Building on their 2018 EP, Among Horses III, Haley Heynderickx and Max García Conover release their full-length debut, channeling, as their bio states, “the spirit of Woodie Guthrie.” The project does indeed exude a decidedly vintage feel, though themes such as the dark side of capitalism,

Lora Kelley Where I Am Now Americana artist and trauma-informed story work coach Lora Kelley recently released her newest album, Where I Am Now, which delves into themes of loss, recovery, and rebuilding life. Produced by Jeremy Casella, Where I Am Now features the talents of Matt Stanfield (piano), Josh Hunt (drums), Jacob Lowery (bass), […]

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Lora Kelley Where I Am Now Americana artist and trauma-informed story work coach Lora Kelley recently released her newest album, Where I Am Now, which delves into themes of loss, recovery, and rebuilding life. Produced by Jeremy Casella, Where I Am Now features the talents of Matt Stanfield (piano), Josh Hunt (drums), Jacob Lowery (bass), […]

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What do these silly awards mean? Should we devalue music into a competition? These are fair questions. But for Paul Franklin, the win has to be especially sweet, perhaps more sweeter than anyone…

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The Burning North releases their debut self-titled long player. Lyricist Thomas Siering and producer Marco Giovino make up The Burning North. The album features Wendy Drown on vocals. Recorded at Dagotown Recorders, the album was engineered and mixed by Sam Margolis and mastered by Tom Waltz. Giovino and Siering handled production and arrangements. Contributors on […]

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The Burning North releases their debut self-titled long player. Lyricist Thomas Siering and producer Marco Giovino make up The Burning North. The album features Wendy Drown on vocals. Recorded at Dagotown Recorders, the album was engineered and mixed by Sam Margolis and mastered by Tom Waltz. Giovino and Siering handled production and arrangements. Contributors on […]

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