Cameron Winter review – Geese wunderkind whittles confident rearrangements in an intimate show
Albert Hall, Manchester With two of the most-feted albums of the past 12 months under his belt, the New York singer-songwriter puts fresh spins on songs from his solo debut Hearing Cameron Winter croon of God, Jesus and the devil in the former Methodist chapel of Manchester’s Albert Hall may seem appropriate, but this superficial […]
Album Review – William Beckmann’s “Whiskey Lies & Alibis”
As classic and cool as a pair of Wayfarers, William Beckmann’s music evokes the body curves of the fender on a vintage Cadillac, and the sheen on the burl of a Wurlitzer juke box. The post Album Review – William Beckmann’s “Whiskey Lies & Alibis” first appeared on Saving Country Music. Don’t go claiming that […]
Raul Malo – Voice of a Generation, and Mavericks Frontman – Has Died
Even before his recent, harrowing battle with Cancer, anyone who asked Saving Country Music who the best singer of this generation is would receive back the answer without a hint of hesitation, “Raul Malo.” The post Raul Malo – Voice of a Generation, and Mavericks Frontman – Has Died first appeared on Saving Country Music. […]
The sons of the Allman Brothers band members go on tour to honor their fathers
Honoring their fathers, the sons of the Allman Brothers band members go on tour during the Holiday season as the Allman Betts Family Revival.
The Time Rob Reiner Appeared in a Reba McEntire Video
Rob Reiner’s role in a Reba McEntire video was probably the least of his accomplishments in his storied career. But it illustrates just how much he’d become an unlikely cultural icon both in front and behind the camera. The post The Time Rob Reiner Appeared in a Reba McEntire Video first appeared on Saving Country […]
Austin Music Titan Jim Stringer Has Died
Jim Stringer wasn’t just an Austin musician. He served as the connective tissue that held together Austin’s enterprising country music scene for over 30 years. The was the long-time frontman of the AM Band. The post Austin Music Titan Jim Stringer Has Died first appeared on Saving Country Music. Jim Stringer wasn’t just an Austin […]
End of Year Mixtape: KLOF No. 65 – A Year in Review Pt. 2
Listen to Part Two of our End-of-Year Mixtape Series, which includes tracks from our 2025 Albums of the Year. There’s a broad mix of genres from folk and jazz to experimental and ambient. It includes Alex Rex, Jim Ghedi, SML, Chris Brain, David Grubbs, Jim White, Eiko Ishibashi & Jim O’Rourke, Emily A. Sprague, Eli […]
Ditching music algorithms? Here are 12 streaming alternatives to explore
If you’re looking to shake things up in the new year, these streaming platforms will help you diversify your music-listening habits.
‘It became a running joke how much my brothers and I hated it’: the sound of Christmas to me
Beyond Wham! and Elton, Guardian writers from across the generations select the songs that conjure the personal magic and memories of the season I’m always fascinated by the ways in which my generation manage to participate in the circulation of music. Amateur TikTok edits resurrect forgotten gems and turn obscure starlets into sensations; home producers […]
The 50 best albums of 2025: No 4 – Addison Rae: Addison
The former TikTok star defied expectations by delivering dreamy, experimental synth-pop whose fizzy hedonism was a tonic for trying times• The 50 best albums of 2025• More on the best culture of 2025 The second coming of Addison Rae was first sown last summer, when Charli xcx featured the former TikTok dancer on the remix […]