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Photo by Graham Tolbert Hiss Golden Messenger—the North Carolina-based project of MC Taylor—releases “Shaky Eyes,” the second single from his new album, I’m People, out May 1st via Chrysalis Records. Following the “genial folk-rock track” (Stereogum) “In The Middle Of It,” “Shaky Eyes” is an ode to Taylor’s origins in California. Reflecting on the… Continue reading Hiss Golden Messenger new single “Shaky Eyes” out now!
Now in its fifth year, CaveFest returns to The Caverns on October 10–11, 2026, for a two-day, boutique festival experience rooted in Americana, bluegrass, and roots music. This year’s lineup is led by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project, Rising Appalachia, and Keller & The Keels, alongside a wide-ranging group… Continue reading Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Lead CaveFest 2026 at The Caverns
Alicia Waller Announces Debut Album Louder, Then Out May 29 Alicia Waller Finds Her Voice on Louder, Then There’s a moment when study turns into statement—when everything you’ve absorbed finally comes back out as something entirely your own. That’s where Alicia Waller stands with Louder, Then, her debut album arriving May 29. A classically trained… Continue reading Alicia Waller Announces Debut Album Louder, Then
Photo: Courtesy of The Moss The Moss Cruise Into “Your Way” Ahead of Big Blue Moon Some bands chase a sound—The Moss seem to just live inside one. Their new single “Your Way” rolls in like ocean air through an open window: easy, sunlit, but carrying something deeper underneath. It’s the latest glimpse of their… Continue reading The Moss Drop “Your Way” Ahead of Big Blue Moon
Photo: Courtesy of Crys Matthews There’s a certain kind of song that doesn’t just arrive—it erupts. “Forged In Fire”, the new single from Crys Matthews, burns with that kind of urgency. Released on No Kings Day, it’s not just a track—it’s a statement, a stomp, a raised voice cutting through the static. Blending Americana, folk,… Continue reading Crys Matthews Ignites with “Forged In Fire”
Acclaimed fiddler Michael Cleveland reunites with his award-winning band Flamekeeper for their new single, “Big Daddy Rabbit,” featuring mandolinist Nathan Livers. The release picks up where the group left off following Cleveland’s GRAMMY®-nominated 2023 album Lovin’ Of The Game, capturing the band’s signature chemistry and high-energy precision. Cleveland, a 12-time IBMA Fiddler of the Year,… Continue reading Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Release “Big Daddy Rabbit”
“When Unspoken Tradition first started trying to find our niche,” says the group’s guitarist, Audie McGinnis, “we branded ourselves as ‘working class bluegrass.’ Though we’ve grown and evolved, that is still very much who we are.” And if the down to earth realism and rootedness of their last two singles, “Refugee” and “Rhythm of the… Continue reading Unspoken Tradition’s “Company Man” exemplifies working class bluegrass
Americana singer-songwriter David G Smith releases his new single “Hero Street” today, the title track from his upcoming album Hero Street, out June 26. The song is also featured in the PBS docuseries Hero Street, appearing in full during the episode The Last To Fall – The John Muños Story, premiering March 29 at 7… Continue reading David G Smith Releases “Hero Street” Single Ahead of New Album
Beth Lee, songwriter and MerleFest Chris Austin Songwriting Competition first-place winner, announces the release of her debut single, “Demons In The Wind.” The song marks a pivotal new chapter for the Black Mountain, North Carolina based artist, one who has spent decades honing her craft before stepping fully into the role of recording artist and… Continue reading Beth Lee Releases “Demons In The Wind” – Bluegrass Americana Debut
Photo: Courtesy of The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Something big, funky, and gloriously collaborative is brewing once again. The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown, the genre-defying collective known for bringing together musicians from across the musical spectrum, has announced that a new LP is currently in the works, with fresh music set to roll out in… Continue reading The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Announces New LP Featuring All-Star Collaborators
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24 Feb 2026
