Dr. John posthumous album on the way (stream a track)
The album features covers of Willie Nelson (who also appears on the album), Hank Williams, and more, along with original material.
Hank Williams
Record Store Day announces 2020 RSD Black Friday titles
Record Store Day has announced its Black Friday 2020 exclusive titles which will be available in independent record stores on Friday, November 27 (the day after Thanksgiving)...
The Fall’s 21 Best Covers, from The Beatles to Sister Sledge
Some of The Fall's most famous songs are covers, though their genius was always making it sound like they wrote them. Here are 21 of the best.
Jesus and Mary Chain’s William Reid shares new Spotify playlist
William's playlist includes tracks by Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood, The Beach Boys, DAF, Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters, Bob Dylan, Daniel Johnston, Russian duo t.A.T.u., The Ramones, America, Hank Williams, Bad Religion, and more
Record Store Day announces 2020 exclusives (full list)
Record Store Day 2020 in April 18 and they've just announced the list of exclusive titles that will be available at independent records stores that day...
Ken Burns making ‘Country Music’ docu-series for PBS, premiering in September
Ken Burns' series, which debuts in September, will include segments on the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe and Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Garth Brooks, and more.
15 of Julien Baker’s most awesome covers and collaborations
In addition to her own great music, Julien Baker has a real knack for doing great covers and collaborations. Here are some of our favorites, including collabs with Manchester Orchestra, Frightened Rabbit, Sharon Van Etten, Touche Amore, and Ben Gibbard, covers of Jawbreaker, The Postal Service, Elliott Smith, and Springsteen, and more.
What’s going on Tuesday?
Steve Earle, NRBQ, the annual New Year's Hank-O-Rama, and more Tuesday show options.
Kacey Musgraves & Conor Oberst played McCarren Park with Felice Bros, covered “Hey Good Lookin'” together (pics, video)
After Wolf Parade and before Brian Wilson, Brooklyn's McCarren Park hosted a Northside Festival show with Kacey Musgraves, Conor Oberst and The Felice Brothers. The Felice Brothers kicked things off, and then immediately took the stage again as Conor's backing band...
watch the trailer for controversial Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana
Nina Simone estate continues to blast star Zoe Saldana for her role in the long-delayed but soon-to-be-released biopic.