Here’s some the best Americana and roots-type music releases for January 30th, 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.
Eric Bibb
One Mississippi (Repute Records)
Born into a lineage of activism, Eric’s father, the late Leon Bibb, was a key figure in the civil rights movement, marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King. Immersed in the Village folk scene during his youth, Eric found inspiration in the visits of luminaries like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger. Influenced deeply by the sounds of Odetta, Richie Havens, and Taj Mahal, he synthesized these elements into a style uniquely his own. Beyond conventional genres, Bibb is labeled a bluesman, but he defies categorization, seamlessly sliding between musical realms. Grounded in the folk and blues tradition with contemporary sensibilities, Bibb’s music reflects his thoughts on current world events and his own lived experiences, whilst remaining entertaining, uplifting, inspirational and relevant. It is an album of substance and spirit, shaped by history but unafraid of reinvention. And it reminds us, quietly, powerfully, why Eric Bibb remains one of the most resonant voices in contemporary American music.
Steve Poltz
JoyRide (Red House Records)
Veteran troubadour Steve Poltz is the epitome of one who doesn’t take himself too seriously. It’s so refreshing. He describes his approach to making a record as “chaos, caffeine, and accidental poetry – art colliding with microphones and commerce in a glorious mess.” Inevitably, the resulting music makes us laugh, and, oddly, raises a few serious thoughts. Poltz has one of the happiest demeanors of any songwriter. Yet, Poltz is not to be underestimated. His observations on life’s details ring with sarcasm and underlying truth. Poltz is a balm for these times. Laughing serves us well. (edited from Glide Magazine review)
Also new this week…
Cordovas – Back to Life (Yep Roc Records)
Natalie Del Carmen – Pastures (Torrez Music Group)
Meels – Across The Raccoon Strait (Lost Highway Records)
The Naked Sun – Mirror in the Hallway (independent)
Emily Scott Robinson – Appalachia (Oh Boy Records) +
Ye Vagabonds – All Tied Together (River Lea Recordings)
You, Me, Everybody – Midnight (Southern Sky Records)
Coming out soon… John Craigie, Queen Esther, Boy Golden, Keegan McInroe, Big Richard, The Waymores, Owen Temple, Laurie Lewis, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Band of Heathens, Clay Street Unit, Jeffrey Martin, Trey Hensley, Luke Winslow-King, Cat Clyde, Garrett T. Capps and more!
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