Trail Mix: Our Favorite Songs in January
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. To start the year, we’re highlighting new tunes from Guided by Voices and Patterson Hood. Guided by Voices “Fly Religion” Robert Pollard can’t be stopped. The leader of […]
Our Favorite Songs in December 2024
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In December we’re highlighting new tunes from Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Sharon Van Etten. Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory “Afterlife” “For the first time in my […]
Our Favorite Songs in November
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In November we’re highlighting new tunes from Bon Iver and Indigo de Souza. Bon Iver After recent electronic experiments, Justin Vernon goes full circle with his sound and […]
Our Favorite Songs in October
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In October we’re highlighting new tunes from Shovels & Rope and American Aquarium. American Aquarium “Crier” “It’s OK to be a crier,” howls American Aquarium leader BJ Barham […]
Our Favorite Songs in September
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In September we’re highlighting new tunes from Billy Strings, Carbon Leaf, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. Carbon Leaf “Backmask 1983” On “Backmask 1983,” the first single from […]
Our Favorite Songs in August
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In August we’re highlighting new tunes from Widespread Panic, Steep Canyon Rangers, and MJ Lenderman. Widespread Panic “Tackle Box Hero” Georgia jam stalwarts Widespread Panic dropped a surprise […]
Our Favorite Songs in July
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In July we’re highlighting new tunes from 49 Winchester, Red Clay Strays, and Phish. 49 Winchester “Fast Asleep” Next month, fast-rising Virginia alt-country band 49 Winchester releases the […]
Our Favorite Songs in June
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In June we’re highlighting new tunes from Dr. Dog and the Dead Tongues, plus Chris Stapleton’s Tom Petty tribute. Dr. Dog “Talk is Cheap” After embarking on a […]
Our Favorite Songs in May
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In May we’re highlighting new tunes from the Avett Brothers and Adrianne Lenker. Waxahatchee “Right Back to It” Katie Crutchfield continues moving in a country direction on her […]
Our Favorite Songs in April
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In April we’re highlighting new tunes from Bonny Light Horseman and Old 97’s. Old 97’s “Where the Road Goes” Three decades deep, alt-country pioneers Old 97’s are still […]