Here’s some the best Americana and roots-type music releases for September 19th, 2025. 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.
Otis Gibbs
The Trust of Crows (Wanamaker Recording Company)
Otis Gibbs is a songwriter, storyteller, painter, photographer, and planter of 7,176 trees. He once wrestled a bear and lost. He’s been called “the best unknown songwriter in music today,” but if you ask him, he’ll just say he’s a folksinger. This deeply personal project reflects Otis’ reverence for history, lived experience, and the characters who shaped American roots music from the ground up. He continues to shine a light on the forgotten people, places, and the unvarnished beauty of everyday life. “Gibbs’ songwriting is deeply personal and profound. It’s plain to see Otis Gibbs is a man you should give a damn about.” (from Rolling Stone)
Also new this week…
Briscoe – Heat Of July (ATO Records)
Cole Chaney – In the Shadow of the Mountain (Ridgeline Records ) +
Elexa Dawson – Stay Put (Moon Flower Songs)
Dylan Earl – Level-Headed Even Smile (Gar Hole Records)
Lost Post – All We Leave Is Dust (Missing Mail Records)
Jon Nolan & Good Co. – Slow Cooker (Strolling Bones Records)
The Onlies – You Climb The Mountain (independent)
Bones Owens – Best Western (Black Ranch Records) +
The Pink Stones – Thank the Lord… it’s The Pink Stones (Normaltown Records) +
The Third Mind – Right Now! (Yep Roc Records) +
Kristina Train – County Line (Blue Elan Records)
Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia – Help Yourself (Gulf Coast Records)
Coming out soon … Dallas Burrow, Jeff Tweedy, Ramona and the Holy Smokes, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Alison Brown & Steve Martin, Clover County, Amanda Shires, Ed Dupas, Brennen Leigh, Rhett Miller, Joshua Ray Walker, Bernie Leadon, Todd Snider and more!
