Across the Tracks Blog

December 21st 2025

Presenting our annual round up Americana and roots music. 2025 was another great year in music, and we saw some fantastic debuts from emerging artist

December 2nd 2025

Get ready for what promises to be an exciting start to the new year in Americana music. The first three months of 2026 are packed with releases from g

May 11th 2025

The digital landscape is saturated with podcasts covering every imaginable topic, but for music lovers seeking authenticity and storytelling, a few Am

February 10th 2025

In recent years, there has been a powerful resurgence of Black artists reclaiming their rightful place in Americana and roots music, challenging tradi

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