Alt-Country
Todd Snider, Alt-Country’s Wandering Troubadour, Dead at 59
The singer-songwriter was an under-heralded icon in the alt-country scene. Todd Snider, Alt-Country’s Wandering Troubadour, Dead at 59 Chris Coplan
Zach Bryan Says His Controversial New Song “Bad News” Has Been “Misconstrued”
"When you hear the rest of the song, you will understand the full context that hits on both sides of the aisle." Zach Bryan Says His Controversial New Song “Bad News” Has Been “Misconstrued” Scoop Harrison
Leon Bridges and Charley Crockett announce “The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour”
The two Texans are teaming up for a number of shows through August and September. Leon Bridges and Charley Crockett Announce Joint “The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour” Mary Siroky
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit announce 2025 North American tour
Kicking off in April and stretching through July with stops throughout the US and Canada. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Announce 2025 North American Tour Mary Siroky
Tyler Childers announces lengthy 2025 “On the Road” tour
The Grammy-nominated artist will be joined by a number of special guests, including Wynonna Judd, Charley Crockett, Robert Earl Keen, and The Hold Steady. Tyler Childers Announces Lengthy 2025 “On the Road” Tour Mary Siroky
Cross Canadian Ragweed to reunite in 2025 for first performance in 15 years
Taking place at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma on April 12th, 2025. Cross Canadian Ragweed to Reunite in 2025 for First Performance in 15 Years Jo Vito
Pilgrimage Festival’s 10th Anniversary Weathered the Storm by Balancing Top-Tier Booking with Local Charm
The 10th installment of the annual Franklin, Tennessee festival persevered through the remnants of a hurricane. Pilgrimage Festival’s 10th Anniversary Weathered the Storm by Balancing Top-Tier Booking with Local Charm: Review + Photos Mary Siroky
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week September 15th-20th 2024
Including a Spotify Singles cover from Tkay Maidza, huge Friday energy from Duck Sauce, and a nostalgic team-up from Benjamin Tod and Sierra Ferrell. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week September 15th – 20th 2024 Mary Siroky and Rachel Rosenfield
Sturgill Simpson Finds the Blue Skies on “Jupiter’s Faerie” and More Songs of the Week
Plus, other standout tunes from Wishy, Merce Lemon, Michael Kiwanuka, The Beaches, and more. Sturgill Simpson Finds Blue Skies on “Jupiter’s Faerie” and More Songs of the Week Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
Margo Price announces new album Strays II
Stream the three songs comprising Act 1: Topanga Canyon now. Margo Price Announces New Album Strays II Carys Anderson
Wednesday Touch the Divine on the Glorious Rat Saw God
Our March CoSign are set to take over indie with their latest LP. Wednesday Touch the Divine on the Glorious Rat Saw God Jonah Krueger
Every Neko Case Album Ranked From Worst to Best
This article was originally published in 2015 and has been updated. Welcome to Dissected, where we disassemble a band’s catalog, a director’s filmography, or some other critical pop-culture collection in the abstract. It’s exact science by way of a few beers. This time, we sort through the best and worst of the at-times New Pornographer. Of all the artists who began the new millennium straddling the alt-country world and indie-rock stardom, none have proved themselves more talented or hardworking than Neko Case. Born in Virginia, she grew up in Tacoma, Washington, where she began her musical career drumming in a handful of bands before moving to Vancouver in 1994. She furthered her musical career playing drums for Canadian twee pop group Cub and singing for the punk band Maow in the mid ‘9...
