new-music
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Australia’s Anthony Snape Soars to #1 With “Red Dirt Road”
A cool thing happened this week in Australia. Singer-songwriter Anthony Snape, who has never spent a minute with a major label, ascended to number one on the Australian Country Airplay Chart with “Red Dirt Road”, jumping eight places to get… Continue reading
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Where in the World is Rufus Wainwright? (and when in the dickens will he release a new studio album?)
Those of us in the United States hoping to see Rufus Wainwright in 2026 might have their work cut out for them. Wainwright has a slew of dates this year from March through January 2027, yet most, if not, all… Continue reading
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Dar Williams’ River Roads Music Festival Readies Late June Slate
Since I’m on the topic of concert festivals I wish I’d attend, here’s another: On Saturday June 27, in partnership with WXPN and the Upper Merion Township, Heuser Park in King if Prussia, PA will host Dar William’s fourth annual… Continue reading
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Todd Snider Tribute Concert Set For Later This Month
Last fall the Americana music scene lost one of its heavyweights when Todd Snider passed away. The details surrounding his death remain murky and unpleasant, but his lasting legacy will live on. In an effort to celebrate his three decades… Continue reading
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A Thousand Horses Charts New Course With New LP
Earlier this week, the 2015 song “Smoke” from Nashville’s A Thousand Horses entered my cranial jukebox. Said song, which shot to #1 on the Billboard Countty Airplay chart in 2015. Additionally, the song, the band’s debut single made them the… Continue reading
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Brothers Osborne Announce Summer Headlining Dates
Americana / country-rock outfit Brothers Osborne have announced a series of summer headlining dates. The announcement comes with the cheeky kiss-off: “Scalpers kick rocks. We’ll see you out there.” The duo recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough album… Continue reading
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Brooke Moriber’s Nashville in NYC Event Scheduled for Feb. 28
Mrs. Goyo and I just got back from our 10-year wedding celebration in Nashville and as expected there is much to write about. But those posts will come in time. For now take this post as invitation to attend Brooke… Continue reading
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Signature Sounds Signs Colorado Girl-Grass Outfit Big Richard
One of my favorite record labels over the last 20+ years is Northampton, MA’s Signature Sounds. They were the first label to sign Josh Ritter, Mark Erelli (a member of Josh Ritter’s band), Peter Mulvey, Erin McKeown, Richard Shindell, Chris… Continue reading
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RIP Todd Snider (1966 – 2025)
It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. Todd Snider was an alt-country legend and one whose music powered me through undergrad and grad school and beyond (2000’s Happy To Be Here and 2002’s New Connection especially).… Continue reading
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G. Love + Special Sauce Sign to ONErpm
Philadelphia-bred singer-songwriter and performer Garrett Dutton, better known by his stage name G. Love (and the frontman of G. Love + Special Sauce) has signed with ONErpm. Dutton and his band are known for their ubiquitous and effervescent blend of… Continue reading
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