AMERICANA MUSIC

Jeremy Ivey’s “Walk With Me” rides slow on ambling cowboy chords, all at once cinematic and intimate. Its sound is more western than most of Ivey’s new Its Shape Will Reveal Itself. Tape wobble distorts Ivey’s voice as he sings of modern

James McMurtry does not talk much, and he does not volunteer myth. He answers questions carefully, sometimes obliquely, often economically, as if every word costs something. That reserve has become part of his public character, as recognizable as the stark clarity of his songs. McMurtry is a listener first, a keen observer of language and […]

Mel and the Tall Boys “The Frontier of Love” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Mel and the Tall Boys’ song (co-written by Mel Johnston and Kyle Lacy), “The Frontier of Love.” This is the title track from their forthcoming album set for release in March. The album was produced, engineered and mixed by […]

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Rose’s Pawn Shop photo from the band website  Americana Highways’ Key to the Highway series Fans always clamor to learn more about their favorite, most beloved musicians and those who travel with them. There’s such an allure to the road, with its serendipity, inevitable surprises, and sometimes unexpected discomforts. This interview series is a set […]

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