Each week on the show we highlight one notable new release.
May 14
Sonia Leigh - Songs About Ghosts
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sonia Leigh delivers a haunting collection with "Songs About Ghosts," showcasing her refined Americana sensibilities. Since her 1998 debut, Leigh has built an impressive career penning tracks for fellow artists while fearlessly exploring hip-hop, rock, country, and pop—all while authentically representing herself as an openly gay artist in Nashville's country music scene. "Songs About Ghosts" beautifully highlights her musical versatility, weaving together elements of country, soul, and Americana into a rich tapestry that captures her distinctive artistic voice.
May 7
Sterling Drake - The Shape I'm In
Montana troubadour Sterling Drake makes a striking debut with "The Shape I'm In," a masterful fusion of American roots traditions. The album navigates effortlessly between cowboy ballads, Irish folk, Delta blues, and contemporary Americana, showcasing Drake's versatility as both traditionalist and innovator.
April 30
Mattie Schell - Everything Means Nothing
The debut release from St. Louis singer-songwriter Mattie Schell, “Everything Means Nothing.” Mattie cut her teeth in the St. Louis folk and bluegrass scene as part of River Kittens. Now signed to Compass Records, her debut solo album was produced in Nashville by JD Simo. The album melds Matties strong soulful voice with country and roots traditions for a simultaneously unique and familiar Americana sound.
April 23
John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff - The Return of...
This marks the return of North Carolina’s John Howie Jr and their first full-length release in 11 years. As an original member of the Two Dollar Pistols, John Howie helped invent the Alt Country sound of the 90s. This a fine roots country and honky tonk record - out now on blue vinyl, CD, streaming and for download at Bandcamp.
April 16
James Cook - Texican Velvet
James calls it American Soul and that's a fitting description from this Witchia Falls, Texas native's third release. Great songwriting coupled with varied styles of roots music. Out now!
Find more details and information here on his website: https://jamescookmakesmusic.com/
April 9
Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - Good Morning Sunshine
An all female band out of Portland, Oregon. Their new album "Good Morning Sunshine" delivers a fun roots rock, honky tonk soundtrack that we all need this spring. And fantastic cover art!
April 2
Pug Johnson - El Cabron
Pug's sophomore record reflects his roots in Beaumont Texas with a fun mix of styles of the Gulf Coast region -- Tex-Mex, Cajun, swamp rock.
March 26
Olivia Ellen Lloyd - Do It Myself
A West Virginia-raised, Brooklyn-based country artist. "Do it Myself" is her second release and features strong songs, fine musicianship and clean production, creating a sound that feels both rooted in tradition and thoroughly modern.
