Here’s some the best Americana and roots-type music releases for August 25th, 2023. Click the artist or album links to find out more. The artist’s names link to their websites and the CD title links go to either Amazon, iTunes, Bandcamp or the artist’s site for ordering or downloading. A + sign means although not a featured release, it’s a notable album that’s still worth checking out. Also, this page will be updated as I find out about other new releases so check back again.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Jubilee (ATO Records)
Jubilee harnesses the wild exuberance that Old Crow Medicine Show channels in their live show, and finds the band doubling down on their commitment to creating roots music that encompasses everything from jug-band tunes and Irish folk songs to gospel jams. The project showcases the musicality and storytelling that has made Old Crow Medicine Show an influential force in American roots music for more than two decades. The record features a return cameo from OCMS co-founder Willie Watson as well as appearances from legend Mavis Staples and rising star Sierra Ferrell. The result encompasses everything from jug-band tunes to Irish folk songs to exultant gospel jams.
Turnpike Troubadours
A Cat in the Rain (Bossier City Records)
A Cat in the Rain marks a long-awaited return for the band following their self-imposed hiatus in 2019. With these ten new songs, Turnpike Troubadours is back with a refreshed perspective on the authentic songwriting and signature foot-stomping sound that first captivated their deeply devoted fanbase. Pioneers of the Red Dirt music scene, Turnpike Troubadours has amassed a massive following throughout their career. The band recently spoke with Rolling Stone, who declares, “lead singer Evan Felker is more focused and lyrically crisp than at any point in his life. He’s a poet, but he’s direct.” Produced by Shooter Jennings and recorded at Muscle Shoals’ Fame Recording Studios and Dave’s Room in Los Angeles.
Also new this week…
The Clements Brothers – Dandelion Breeze (Plow Man Records)
Cup O’Joe – Why Live Without (self-released)
Nina De Vitry – What You Feel Is Real (self-released)
Hiss Golden Messenger – Jump For Joy (Merge Records)
The Kennedys – Headwinds (self-released) +
Buck Meek – Haunted Mountain (4AD Records) +
Mipso – Book of Fools (self-released)
Randy Steele – High Cold Wind (South Willow Music)
The Two Tracks – It’s a Complicated Life (self-released) +
The Waymores – Greener Pastures (Chicken Ranch Records)
Steve Yanek – September (Primitive Records)
Coming out soon… Margo Cilker, Chris Pierce, Brent Cobb, Willie Nelson, Briscoe, Viv & Riley, Jim Lauderdale, Charles Wesley Godwin, Cruz Contreras, Owen Temple, Nick Shoulders, Adam Hood, Goldpine, Allison Russell, Tyler Childers, Steep Canyon Rangers, John Surge and The Haymakers, Mick Flannery, Buddy & Julie Miller, John R. Miller, Tré Burt, Robert Rex Waller Jr. and more!
