Latest Reviews
‘Bright Skyline’ – Matt Hillyer – New Album Review
Matt Hillyer comes to the forefront with his new album Bright Skyline. Discovering great talent is always a thrill, and sometimes a humbling one when I realize I've overlooked a remarkable artist. Often, this talent hails from Texas—a state with a unique ecosystem of...
‘Fighting For’ – Evan Honer – New Album Review
Evan Honer returns with his latest album, Fighting For, released on June 7, 2024. The new project showcases his growth as a songwriter and artist, featuring heartfelt lyrics and a blend of traditional instruments and modern sounds, proving he is a standout in the...
‘Dear Leftovers’ – Prinz Grizzley – New Album Review
Austrian Americana singer-songwriter Prinz Grizzley is set to release his latest album, Dear Leftovers, on May 31, 2024. This honky-tonk hybrid of influences is Grizzley's seventh full-length album, following his first four with former band The Golden Reef. Grizzley...
‘Can’t Just Be Me’ – Vincent Mason – New Album (EP) Review
Vincent Mason, a favorite at RootsnRevelry, has once again captured the spotlight with his debut EP, Can't Just Be Me. RootsnRevelry is dedicated to showcasing the best up-and-coming singer-songwriters in the industry, which is why Mason caught our eye from the...
‘The Avett Brothers’ – New Album Review
Seth and Scott Avett, better known as The Avett Brothers, return with their long-awaited 11th album, the self-titled The Avett Brothers. The duo, with the continued help of producer Rick Rubin, delivers a 9-track exploration of themes like sincerity, love, regret, and...
Cookin’ Up Lovin’ – Twitty & Lynn – New Album Review
For those unfamiliar like I was, Twitty and Lynn are a rising duo, proudly the grandchildren of country music royalty, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Comprising Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn, the duo formed in 2016 to both pursue their love for music and uphold their...
‘Life After Life’ – Mark and Maggie O’Connor – New Album Review
It always strikes me as silly when people argue until they're blue in the face about whether something is Americana or Bluegrass. Mark and Maggie O'Connor released their new album, Life After Life, on April 26. Whether you call it Americana, Bluegrass, or something...
‘DAY’ – Alaina Stacey – New Album Review
Chicago-born and now a certified Nashvillian, Alaina Stacey is gearing up to unveil her latest EP, DAY, on Friday, May 3rd. This release marks the second installment in a series of EPs planned in chronological order, all of which will seamlessly come together under...
‘Dreamers, Drifters and Hiders’ – Calder Allen – New Album Review
Calder Allen, the talented fifth-generation Texan and rising star in the music industry, is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of his latest album, Dreamers, Drifters, and Hiders, on May 3, 2024. Born into a family with a rich musical heritage,...
‘White Trash Recipes’ – Joshua Sinclair – New Album Review
Joshua Sinclair emerges from the sticks with his latest album, White Trash Recipes. This 10-track salute to country music perfectly blends modern country tones with a nostalgic '90s twist, featuring everything from country rock to grunge-esque buzz ballads like Hey....
‘$10 Cowboy’ – Charley Crockett – New Album Review
Charley Crockett returns with what he does best: that modern mix of neo-traditional country music. Somewhere between a 1950s crooner, a modern-day troubadour, and an eclectic stoner making synth beats in his mother's basement. His 13th album, $10 Cowboy, chock-full of...
‘Half Life’ – Wyatt Flores – New Album Review
Wyatt Flores shines in his latest EP, Half-Life, where he showcases his exceptional songwriting skills. Flores has already made a name for himself as one of the up-and-coming frontrunners in the genre. The 8 track Half-Life EP does a good job of reiterating that, not...