Here’s some the best Americana and roots-type music releases for February 20th, 2026. 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.
The Band of Heathens
Country Sides (BOH Records)
On their 10th studio album, the five piece is as dedicated to the nuts and bolts of classic storytelling as they were when the band began to find its footing 20 years ago… “I feel like we’re at a time where we need music to bring us together more than ever. That’s kind of always been our mantra with our music,” co-leaded Ed Jurdi said. “… We’re grateful to be here. Happy to be alive, happy to be healthy, and happy to be playing music. I don’t take any of it for granted.” With swamp-swaggering guitar licks, barroom-bouncing piano melodies, and soul-scratching lyrics, The Band of Heathens are taking two decades in stride and marching into the next two. edited from bio and Austin Chronicle review
Also new this week…
Jeffrey Martin – Alive July 25, 2025 (Fluff & Gravy Records)
Duke Robillard and His All-Star Band – Blast Off! (Nola Blue Records)
Rick Shea – Smoke Tree Road (Tres Pescadores Records) +
Nick Sizemore – Everything (independent)
Coming out soon… Trey Hensley, Charley Crockett, Luke Winslow-King, Johnny Blue Skies, Cat Clyde, The Montvales, Garrett T. Capps, Benjamin Tod, Josiah and the Bonnevilles, The Milk Carton Kids, Jobi Riccio, The Deslondes, Paul Cauthen and more!
