Assorted Women, Pt.2Episode #26-04 airing 01-28-26
We are continuing our recognition of the fine music created by both the fore-mothers and the current strong field of women folk music artists. On this episode, we’ll present music from Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Gillian Welch, Kate Campbell, Joni Mitchell, and lots of others. They’re all “still woman enough” … this week on The […]
Michael Cormier-O’Leary announces solo EP ‘Proof Enough’, and shares lead single ‘Marilyn’
Philadelphia indie stalwart Michael Cormier-O’Leary has announced his new solo EP, Proof Enough, arriving February 25 via Dear Life Records. Featuring lead single “Marilyn,” a haunting three-part harmony exploration of family domesticity, the six-track collection blends autobiography with speculative fiction. Recorded largely in his basement, the EP serves as a raw, intimate testament to the […]
Ye Vagabonds share new single and Ellius Grace Directed Video ‘Danny’
Ye Vagabonds return with “Danny,” a poignant single and Ellius Grace-directed video from their upcoming album All Tied Together, out January 30th, an album that marks a significant shift toward original songwriting. Featuring cello and harmonium, the track celebrates a life failed by society – based on a troubled Carlow boy who, Diarmuid says, “didn’t […]
Throat-Singing Duo Oduchu Brings Healing Tuvan Sounds To the World
Oduchu – Nostalgia 图瓦乡愁 (Stallion Era, 2025) Oduchu, a Tuvan duo whose name means “healer,” its third album Nostalgia, the group’s official entry into the… The project unites two musicians born in the 1990s: producer, arranger, and guitarist Chingis Sorju and throat singer and multi-instrumentalist Mengi Mongush. The duo focuses on reimagining traditional Tuvan music […]
APAP & globalFEST 2026: Renewal, Resilience, Resistance
The performing arts have endured crisis, change, and upheaval—and we’re still here. But here’s the shift: we’re done being humble. We’re done asking for permission.… The APAP|NYC 2026 conference goes beyond booking and showcasing. This year, we’re building the case—using data, stories, and evidence—that communities cannot afford to lose the performing arts. Not as charity. […]
Marta Del Grandi – Dream Life
In Dream Life, Marta Del Grandi crafts a captivating art-pop landscape where reality and imagination blur. Moving beyond the “oil painting” textures of Selva, this album embraces a detailed, contemporary “photobook” style. From the staccato energy of the rhythmic single “Antarctica” to the hazy, shifting title track, Del Grandi delivers a sophisticated, ground-breaking collection that […]
The Grand Ole Opry Punts on Reinstating Hank Williams. Again
January 10th would have been the perfect time to put to bed a long-running controversy with the Grand Ole Opry about how Hank Williams was kicked out for drunkenness and missing rehearsals in 1952. On Saturday, January 10th, the Grand Ole Opry paid tribute to Hank Williams as part of their 100th Anniversary celebration. Held […]
Brennen Leigh and Cristina Vane Paired Up on Unique National Tour
Two of the topmost talented women in country music and Americana are joining forces for a unique tour in 2026, coinciding with the Semiquincentennial, or the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. All I can say is go see them. I opened for Brennen a few months ago and she and her […]
Harp Spells & Synth Charms: Inside Tragic Magic
Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore – Tragic Magic (Infiné, 2026) Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore have announced Tragic Magic, a collaborative ambient album recorded at… The project is the first full-length collaboration between the two artists, weaving centuries-old harps with analog synthesizers and wordless vocals. Julianna and Mary worked with co-producer Trevor Spencer (Fleet Foxes, […]
Eskorzo and Muerdo Turn “La Tumba” Into a Vintage Son Cubano Delight
Eskorzo and Muerdo have released a new version of “La Tumba,” recasting the track as a classic son cubano. It’s a preview of Eskorzo’s 30th-anniversary… Originally released on the album Alerta Caníbal with Amparo Sánchez (Amparanoia), “La Tumba” now returns in a relaxed, old-school son cubano arrangement. The recording nods to 1940s Cuban conjuntos, includes […]