Journal

December 18th 2024

Welcome to our annual retrospective of the musical journey we've taken together in 2024. Throughout the year, Across the Tracks has explored the rich...

June 17th 2024

For too long, country music has been painted with a pretty narrow brush – one dipped in themes of pickup trucks, small towns, and heartbreak (often ca...

June 12th 2024

KRCL programmers recently submitted their half-year best of 2024 so far lists. I had a hard time keeping it to 10! And honestly that 10 would change...

February 4th 2024

In the vibrant tapestry of American music, the genre of Americana has emerged as a melting pot of diverse influences, storytelling, and cultural expre...

January 9th 2024

2023 was a great year in Americana music. Its always difficult to rank, so listed below are some of my favorite releases, in no particular order...

November 15th 2023

Country music is often seen simply as predominantly white, male and southern. However, in recent years, mostly under the umbrella of “Americana,” cou...