INTERVIEW: Sludge Hawking
Sludge Hawking discusses his musical journey, the evolution of his band, and the release of their latest album, “The Wilder Country.”
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INTERVIEW: Jesus Villa
Jesus shares insights into his songwriting process, the challenges of performing his own music, and the balance between being in The Unrulies and pursuing solo work.
Read moreAUDIO: Jesús Villa – “I’m Coming Home”
The track finds Villa in a giddy mood, with warm vocals floating over fingerpicked guitar patterns that capture that universal ache of longing for familiar ground.
Read moreAUDIO: Sludge Hawking – “The Wilder Country”
All in all, it sounds a little bit old, a lotta bit new, and unlike most genre-blending artists you know. Step into “The Wilder Country.”
Read moreAUDIO: Willy Porter – “Humans In A Room”
Porter crafts songs that explore connection and isolation in a way that feels uniquely warm, which you can hear on this record.
Read moreAUDIO: Jesús Villa – “A Little Bit Blue”
The latest offering from Villa showcases his signature introspective songwriting, with lyrics that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Read moreAUDIO: Adam Michael Krause – “Experimental Americana at the End of the American Experiment”
The EP is a folk release that finds the Krause grappling with the fractured state of the nation through a distinctly Midwestern lens.
Read moreAUDIO: Sludge Hawking – “Get Serious (Today)”
Detailing when a situation gets a little too real, “Get Serious” features Sludge telling a story while the band unleashes a manic sounding folk song.
Read moreVIDEO: Waylon Wyatt – Wishbone | Mahogany Session
We first heard Waylon Wyatt’s voice the same way many of you probably did: through a phone screen on his meteorically rising TikTok, and even through those tiny speakers, the power was undeniable. But to hear that raw, gravelly, timeless voice in person right in front of you? A whole other level. It’s a voice that feels pulled from the
Read moreVIDEO: songs for healing — “Be Kind” by Annahstasia (live)
A small light for anyone who needs it today. Full session is the related video 💞 #SongsForHealing #Annahstasia #LiveSession #Folk
Read moreVIDEO: imagine walking in the forest and seeing this… 🌳🎶🥹
It feels so good to have the incredible Winnie Raeder back for another Mahogany Session. Winnie first appeared on Mahogany back in 2018, and blew us away with her emotional songs and vulnerable delivery. She is with a new song, “You In The Sea,” and that voice is as deep and breathtaking as ever. Filmed amongst the ferns in a
Read moreVIDEO: Winnie Raeder – You In The Sea | Mahogany Session
It feels so good to have the incredible Winnie Raeder back for another Mahogany Session. Winnie first appeared on Mahogany back in 2018, and blew us away with her emotional songs and vulnerable delivery. She is with a new song, “You In The Sea,” and that voice is as deep and breathtaking as ever. Filmed amongst the ferns in a
Read moreVIDEO: Booshle G. | Live At Mahogany
South African singer-songwriter Booshle G. walked into our office and filled it with such a positive energy that stuck with us for the rest of the afternoon. You can hear that energy in his music too, optimistic folk that has deservedly made him a beloved voice in his home country. In this Live At Mahogany session, @booshle_gsa performed a three
Read moreAUDIO: Aidan Keyes – “Old Milwaukee”
In the folk track, Keyes sings of the city that once was; one full of grime and dirt and character.
Read moreAUDIO: Brett Newski & the Bad Inventions – “ameriCONa Pt. 1: Educate Freeloaders to Buy Art”
Brett Newski is on a mission, commenting on the relationship between art and commerce.
Read moreAUDIO: Jacob Slade – “Brain Fog”
Drawing from folk influence with a blend of acoustic guitars and introspective lyrics, Slade bares his internal thoughts for the world to see, giving you plenty of mellow jams to enjoy in the process.
Read moreAUDIO: Old Pup – “Spider Towns”
Old Pup’s new record feels like a trip to an intimate living room jam session.
Read moreAUDIO: D.B. Rouse – “If Jesus Were Here”
Rouse examines contemporary conservatism on the song, talking about the hypocrisy from the far right and people who don’t actually practice Christian values.
Read moreAUDIO: Def Sonic – “Aesthetically Pleading”
With a mixture of breathy synth layers, filtered vocals, and bright guitars, each composition is thoughtful and comes together as part of the greater whole.
Read moreAUDIO: Mark Richard – “Someday”
Guided by an acoustic guitar and influences of folk and classic rock, Richard sings of love and life throughout this release.
Read moreAUDIO: Old Pup – “House of Wind”
Milwaukee indie folk singer-songwriter Old Pup is back with another single ahead of the release of his sophomore album Spider Towns – “House of Wind” is a freewheeling alt-country number that rolls along at the pace of a calm autumn breeze.
Read moreAUDIO: Bronco – “For Friends and Family”
Releasing a debut album on New Year’s Day is no small statement for an emerging band, but Bronco arrives fully-formed with big emotions and bigger riffs on For Friends and Family.
Read moreAUDIO: Merrill Miller – “Learned From Dad”
Merrill Miller doesn’t shy away from the hard times on his new four-track EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Max Niemann & The Fellow Travelers – “The Fellow Travelers”
Max Niemann of Diet Lite takes his Fellow Travelers on a dusty, Americana journey with their debut EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Ervin Munir – “My Heart”
Ervin Munir and Aaeron Z Jones warm our cockles with their new song, “My Heart”. This track is one to get lost in and Ervin lets his heart pour out with his lyrics leaving us with goosebumps. One thing that is apparent with Ervin Munir is that all his songs have a deep personal meaning to him and he channels
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