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January 18, 2025
Scott Foley, purveyor of dust
Red Clay Strays have earned a reputation as a terrific live act. Their set on NPR's Tiny Desk speaks to their genuine appeal.
We were previously unfamiliar with a site called The Influences. Portland singer-songwriter Jeffrey Martin joins them to cover a couple obscure guys named Neil Young and Bob Dylan, and performs a song of his own.
River Shook has taken to their social media with the announcement that Sarah Shook & the Disarmers will disband following their current tour, ending June 29. Saving Country Music has the info, and/or you can watch River's thoughtful Facebook message.
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We're strongly pondering a review of Weather Station's great new Humanhood. Line of Best Fit checks in with Tamara Lindeman about her typically heady ideas behind the record.
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Adrianne Lenker and Phil Weinrobe discuss "Sadness As a Gift" on the Song Exploder podcast. Follow the link for a video of the conversation and performance.
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The late Kinky Friedman is the subject of a New York Times piece, focusing on an unexpectedly sincere, posthumous LP, Poet of Motel 6.
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Variety reports that Orville Peck will be stepping in to replace Adam Lambert as emcee in Cabaret.
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We've been following the lead-up to the January 28 release of Neko Case's memoir, The Harder I Fight the More I Love You. Per this week's New York Times profile, she's also been working on a new album and a 'musical adaptation of Thelma & Louise.'
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PBS' mainstay Austin City Limits is streaming a bill featuring Norah Jones and Hurray For the Riff Raff until Feb 9. Norah is always a stronger performer than she's given credit for, and Alynda Segarra is terrific.
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Uncommonly busy week at A Routes & Branches Guide To Feeding Your Monster, our resolutely updated new release calendar. We'll focus on just five (5) additions. JD Clayton has announced a follow-up to 2023's Long Way From Home. Rounder will be releasing Blue Sky Sundays on March 28. Jason Isbell's next project will be his first true solo album. Featuring nothing beyond the man and his acoustic guitar, Foxes in the Snow will land on your porch March 7 (Southeastern). Following several singles, covers, and a holiday EP, Sierra Hull is ready for her first full length in five years. Tip Top High Wire is set for a March 7 appearance. Samantha Crain has chosen May 2 to drop her next album. Gumshoe will appear courtesy of the Real Kind label. That same day we're eagerly awaiting something new from Kassi Valazza. Fluff & Gravy will be sharing the songwriter's From Newman Street.
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