Here’s some the best Americana and roots-type music releases for September 1st, 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.
Labor Day weekend in the US, not much happening!
Chris Pierce
Let All Who Will (Calabama Recordings)
This L.A. artist delivers with precision & power & is always expressive. With a firm folk aesthetic Chris Pierce tries & succeeds to make a difference through his music. Protest songs aren’t always universally accepted or understood but Pierce has pieced together a fairly logical approach with attractive music in solid arrangements. He isn’t stabbing but a performer who obviously wants to make what he says matter. Chris’ storytelling, musicianship & soulful vocals compel justice & compassion through his showcase & he does it admirably with a voice that has a vivid tone. Chris provides a musical backdrop with equal ingredients of folk, blues & soul applied to his message songs without being too over-wrought. What makes Chris’ music affirming is that no matter what is sung Chris never adds vinegar to the mix, or gets aggressive or angry. (edited from Americana Highways review)
Also new this week…
The Paper Kites – At The Roadhouse (Nettwerk Music Group)
Coming out soon… Tyler Childers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Margo Cilker, Brent Cobb, Willie Nelson, Briscoe, Jim Lauderdale, Viv & Riley, Jenny Owen Youngs, Charles Wesley Godwin, Cruz Contreras, Owen Temple, Nick Shoulders, Adam Hood, Goldpine, Jeff Plankenhorn, Allison Russell, John Surge and The Haymakers, Mick Flannery, Buddy & Julie Miller, John R. Miller, Tré Burt, Robert Rex Waller Jr., Jessi Colter, Chris Stapleton and more!
