MUSIC NEWS

Steve Earle & The Dukes Release Tribute Album to Justin Townes Earle
On the new album, J.T., Steve Earle & The Dukes pay tribute to Earle’s late son, Justin Townes Earle (J.T.), who passed away on Aug. 20, 2020, in Nashville. The album is being released digitally on what would have been Justin’s 39th birthday, Jan. 4, 2021, CD and vinyl formats will release March 19. The first track that was available for download is “Harlem River Blues.” The poignant song is one of Justin’s best-known compositions

Allman Brothers Film “Please Call Home” Set to Premiere Jan. 23
Please Call Home: The Big House Years, directed by road manager and renowned photographer Kirk West, tells the story of the early days of Allman Brothers Band and their music as it was evolving and solidified in The Big House. Seamlessly woven with rare, archival, and contemporary footage along with interviews with band members and others in their closely knit circle, the film delivers access and insight into the factors that nurtured the bonding of

5 Things You Didn’t Know: Molly Parden
Born in Atlanta and raised in Jonesboro, Ga., to a family of nine children that had little exposure to music apart from a church hymnal, Molly Parden’s career in music is something that happened to her more than it was anything she set out to achieve. When none of her siblings took a particular interest in music at a young age, Parden inherited a violin built by her great uncle. Since relocating to Nashville in

5 Questions with Hounds
From sibling connections and childhood friendships to boy band grooming and road-weary touring, we’re introducing you to the story of Hounds right here. As high schoolers, brothers Jordan and Logan Slone, assembled their first working group, recruiting longtime friend and drummer Logan Mohler to form Clockwork in 2010. The group’s style began to divert toward pop-centric, leading Logan Slone to branch off, and Jack McCoy to join as the band’s new bass player. Later, Clockwork

World Premiere Video: “Merita’s Tune (Riverboat Man)” by Sour Bridges
You can almost hear the history of American roots music in the strong harmonies and intricate arrangements of Sour Bridges’ music. The group made its way to Austin, Texas, in 2007, immediately finding a community of like-minded talents. Before long they were known as Austin’s only browngrass band—like bluegrass except dirtier. The group says that “Merita’s Tune” was inspired by the old riverboat gamblers of the Mississippi River, who were always following trades and money

5 Things You Didn’t Know: Twisted Pine
If you missed the Twisted Pine album Home for the Holidays, hey, it’s still the holiday season, so take a listen. Band members Dan Bui, Kathleen Parks, Anh Phung, and Chris Sartori offer some delightful tunes to kick off your winter. In addition, the group released its sophomore full-length album, Right Now, Aug. 14 on Signature Sounds. And while you enjoy the band’s music, um, right now, we’re giving you 5 Things You Didn’t Know