THROUGH THE LENS: AMERICANAFEST 2026 – “Music Is My Religion. I Live There”
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FOUNDERS KEEPERS: Claire Kelly Leads an Impressive Batch of New Music from Americana Women
You never know where you’ll find an artist who rocks your world. Last summer, a trip to the upper Midwest included the Mile of Music Fest in Appleton, Wis., where I saw several sets by Nashville singer-songwriter Claire Kelly and her red-hot backing band, which blew me
BONUS TRACKS: New Music From Brandy Clark, Meshell Ndegeocello Covers Bob Dylan, and More Roots Music News
Brandy Clark has announced that her fifth studio album, the bird, will be released on Jan. 15, 2027 via Reprise Records. The 11-track LP is produced by Shooter Jennings and was recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles with her road band (Gabe Burdulia, Amanda McCoy, and Erin Nelson)
CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Amber Westerman, Tuatha Dea, Hitch & The Giddyup
This month's crowdfunding radar rounds up three worthy campaigns with streaming at the core of their asks.