Cyrena Wages
One Year of the Vibes
No single piece of my writing has ever caused such a domino effect before. Quite by accident, I started a country/roots/Americana music newsletter one year ago today!
Latest
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is Winning it Already
"Watch Me Win It" is out now and is another alluring release from Queen Anne.
Paige King Johnson is Feelin' Old
Out today, a thoughtful slow burner from PKJ: I Get Old Too
If I Ever Lost You by Mose Wilson and Hannah Juanita
Hannah Juanita and Mose Wilson announce a new country EP "If I Ever Lost You" and the happy couple release their first duet single today, in time for Valentine's Day.
Slip in Mules by Sweet Megg
My first full album review from 2025 was Sweet Megg's brilliant Never Been Home. Slip in Mules marks the first of a new batch of jazz covers and re-interpretations that is every bit as good.
Cyrena Wages
Writer Ellie Norris (pt. 2)
Cyrena and I caught up with her friend, the Memphis-based writer Ellie Norris
Zoee
Zoee Did it Again with Hand Me Downs!
Zoee has a knack for catchy country pop songs. But beneath all the fun and lightness are some sobering ideas... are we all on the right road and if we are, why doesn't it feel like it?
Cutting the Music Cord: Goodbye Spotify!
I wanted to share my experiences of cord cutting my Spotify Premium plan in 2026. It was both easier and harder than I thought it would be, and here I share some tips.
Not Listening to Music
What do music fans do when they're not listening to music? They listen to other stuff that's all about music!
Ali Angel
Is This Really Happening? Ali Angel Asks
The debut album from Angeleno Ali Angel hits our ears this week
Cyrena Wages
Best Behavior by Cyrena Wages
Cyrena is back with a new single about... well, it's about a lot.
Buckle 'n' Boots, UK Country
Top quality British Americana touring UK venues and festivals, led by Bee. A chance to write about a local act that loves Tennessee music even more than I do.