Wonderful collection of songs on, Purple Gas, the mini-album from newcomer Noeline Hofmann.

Really mature debut full lengther from Wyatt Flores; Welcome To The Plains rocks, rolls, and soothes.

Some of the best lyrics of 2024 wrapped up in Americana musical styling, Mantras from Katie Pruitt is a beaut of a record.

Great guitars, a voracious voice, and Blaine Bailey marks his mark with Home.

Polaroid Lovers is an excellent seventh record from Sarah Jarosz.

Lizzie No shines with Halfsies, her first new album in five years.

Terra Lightfoot’s fourth album, Healing Power adds a new level of subtlety to her sound while retaining all her power.

Jill Andrews new album, Modern Age, is light of touch and strong of feeling.

Van Plating’s outstanding new album Orange Blossom Child is one of our recommendations.

Jenna Paulette’s debut, The Girl I Was is a terrific trip to the country.

The Reckless is a guitar heaven of a record, with Karen Jonas in fantastic voice, it’s her best yet.

It feels like I Am The River, The River Is Me has come from nowhere but Jen Cloher is just reminding us what a superb artist they are.

A little bit indie rock, a little bit country, a whole lot fun, that’s Is It Just Me? the debut release from Meg McRee.

Growing Up is the brilliant debut from Alli Walker.

Anarchist Gospel is the breakthrough album from Sunny War, though you might be tempted to think overnight success this is music crafted over time.

A strong statement from Cat Clyde, Down Rounder is a terrific mix of country, folk, and foot-stomping.

A truly great album from Pony Bradshaw to start 2023 off in excellent fashion. Heartfelt and catchy, it’s a beautiful record.

An excellent trip through the best of Americana with Angela Perley, Turn Me Loose is a repeat listen for sure.

Beautiful, haunting, and brilliant. That’s Every Acre, the third album from North Carolina’s H.C. McEntire.

Somehow missed in 2022, recognition for Mackenzie Roark’s brilliant classic country record.