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Album of the Week: Bruce Springsteen – Western Stars
The Boss returns to his folk roots for an album of gritty humanity.
Calexico and Iron & Wine : Years to Burn
The two artists reunite after 14 years with another set of breezy standout Americana.
A Beginner’s Guide to the music of Joni Mitchell
An first timer's entryway into the music of the Canadian singer/songwriter.
Rhiannon Giddens : there is no Other
The folk artist creates a conceptual work of historical unification.
Josh Ritter : Fever Breaks
Ritter teams up with Jason Isbell's band for a strong showing of alt- and trad-country.
Heather Woods Broderick : Invitation
The path Heather Woods Broderick has walked feels like the one well trod by throngs of career musicians—that of the backing band. Familiar and worn through the wilderness by countless passing feet, wending around the summit but always turning away, paving the route to the top for other names. As long time collaborator and contributor […]
Lambchop : This Is (What I Wanted To Tell You)
An album that solidifies Kurt Wagner's ability to not only stay relevant, but experimental after all these years.
Calexico and Iron & Wine announce collaborative album, Years to Burn
Hear new track "Father Mountain."
Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky announce new collaborative album, Droneflower
Hear new track "For the Sun."
James Yorkston : The Route to the Harmonium
Nine albums in, the singer/songwriter remains a steady voice of calm and poetry.
Cass McCombs : Tip of the Sphere
The veteran singer/songwriter injects more psychedelia into his folky compositions.
Masaki Batoh : Nowhere
The longtime member of Ghost delivers an album that's at once intimate and massive.
Father John Misty and Jason Isbell announce co-headlining tour
The two singer/songwriters are sharing the stage in June.
Jessica Pratt : Quiet Signs
The California singer/songwriter's third album is every bit as haunting, but expansive in new and unexpected ways.
Iron & Wine announces Our Endless Numbered Days deluxe reissue
Listen to a previously unreleased demo version of "Passing Afternoon."
Panopticon releases new EP, The Crescendo of Dusk
A surprise new release from folk-metal artist Austin Lunn.