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2 articles Jul 23

Melaina Kol

Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit

3 articles Jul 23

Lizzy McAlpine

Consequence of Sound, Happy Mag

Clash Music Jul 23

“Being Human Is About Screwing Up” EELS In Conversation

EELS Mark Oliver Everett Cookie Monster Frank Sinatra Bob Dylan

Americana UK Jul 23

Ed Askew “The Last Painting”

Ed Askew The Incredible String Band Vashti Bunyan Sharon Van Etten Marc Ribot Bill Callahan Tom Waits

Louder Sound Jul 23

“Everyone wanted Hayley Williams’ haircut. There’s some horrific photos of my attempt!”: As Everything Unfolds’ Charlie Rolfe reveals the 10 songs that made her who she is

Hayley Williams Charlie Rolfe My Chemical Romance Paramore Flyleaf Enter Shikari Asking Alexandria Depeche Mode

2 articles Jul 23

Aaron Dessner Gracie Abrams Taylor Swift The National Noah Kahan

Billboard, NME

Americana UK Jul 23

Evan Honer “If You Wanna Know” – I’d wait for you

Evan Honer Tyler Childers The Head and the Heart

Billboard Jul 23

‘I Love Everything About Her’: Shania Twain Has Only Good Things to Say About Taylor Swift

Shania Twain Taylor Swift Harry Styles Travis Kelce Jimmy Fallon

6 articles Jul 22

Benjamin Gibbard Draco Rosa King Princess Kurt Vile MJ Lenderman Neil Young Heart Of Gold Lucinda Williams Modest Mouse My Morning Jacket Los Lobos Jesse Malin Devendra Banhart Califone Fiona Apple

Exclaim!, Paste Magazine, Pitchfork +3

2 articles Jul 22

10cm

Allkpop, K-GEN

Spin Jul 22

AVL Sounds Fest Returns to Asheville with Headliners Dr. Dog

Dr. Dog Preservation Hall Jazz Band Big Freedia Young Gun Silver Fox Tyler Ramsey Scott McMicken and THE EVER‐EXPANDING

7 articles Jul 21

Brad Paisley Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Gwen Kimberly Williams-Paisley Miranda Lambert Kelsea Ballerini Adam Sandler Ed Sheeran Selena Gomez

Billboard, NME, Rolling Stone +2

Billboard Jul 21

Swifties, Take Note: This New Taylor Swift Calendar Is Already a No. 1 Amazon Bestseller

Taylor Swift

The Guardian Music Jul 21

‘His chords are like sheets of diamond ice’: the beguiling psych-folk of late cult songwriter Ed Askew

Ed Askew Jerry David DeCicca Sharon Van Etten Bill Callahan Trembling Bells Steve Gunn Kurt Weill

Billboard Jul 20

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Says It Was ‘Really Cool’ Having Taylor Swift at NBA Finals — But He Wasn’t at Her Wedding

Taylor Swift HAIM Alana Haim Mariska Hargitay Adam Sandler

Coup de Main Magazine Jul 20

Lizzy McAlpine returns with new album 'Angel'.

Lizzy McAlpine

3 articles Jul 20

Meg Lui Sufjan Stevens Liam Kazar Hannah Cohen The Cranberries

Spin, Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit

Holler Jul 20

Mumford & Sons Delayed Their 2026 Tour Announcement to Avoid Clashing with England's World Cup Games: “We Didn't Want to Take the Risk”

Mumford & Sons Marcus Mumford Ben Lovett

Saving Country Music Jul 20

Album Review – Nathan Evans Fox’s “Heirloom”

Nathan Evans Fox American Aquarium The Avett Brothers Wednesday

Magnet Magazine Jul 20

Happy Birthday Timothy Showalter (Strand Of Oaks)

Strand of Oaks

2 articles Jul 23

Melaina Kol

Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit

Clash Music Jul 23

“Being Human Is About Screwing Up” EELS In Conversation

EELS Mark Oliver Everett Cookie Monster Frank Sinatra Bob Dylan

Louder Sound Jul 23

“Everyone wanted Hayley Williams’ haircut. There’s some horrific photos of my attempt!”: As Everything Unfolds’ Charlie Rolfe reveals the 10 songs that made her who she is

Hayley Williams Charlie Rolfe My Chemical Romance Paramore Flyleaf Enter Shikari Asking Alexandria Depeche Mode

Americana UK Jul 23

Evan Honer “If You Wanna Know” – I’d wait for you

Evan Honer Tyler Childers The Head and the Heart

6 articles Jul 22

Benjamin Gibbard Draco Rosa King Princess Kurt Vile MJ Lenderman Neil Young Heart Of Gold Lucinda Williams Modest Mouse My Morning Jacket Los Lobos Jesse Malin Devendra Banhart Califone Fiona Apple

Exclaim!, Paste Magazine, Pitchfork +3

Spin Jul 22

AVL Sounds Fest Returns to Asheville with Headliners Dr. Dog

Dr. Dog Preservation Hall Jazz Band Big Freedia Young Gun Silver Fox Tyler Ramsey Scott McMicken and THE EVER‐EXPANDING

Billboard Jul 21

Swifties, Take Note: This New Taylor Swift Calendar Is Already a No. 1 Amazon Bestseller

Taylor Swift

Billboard Jul 20

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Says It Was ‘Really Cool’ Having Taylor Swift at NBA Finals — But He Wasn’t at Her Wedding

Taylor Swift HAIM Alana Haim Mariska Hargitay Adam Sandler

3 articles Jul 20

Meg Lui Sufjan Stevens Liam Kazar Hannah Cohen The Cranberries

Spin, Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit

Saving Country Music Jul 20

Album Review – Nathan Evans Fox’s “Heirloom”

Nathan Evans Fox American Aquarium The Avett Brothers Wednesday

3 articles Jul 23

Lizzy McAlpine

Consequence of Sound, Happy Mag

Americana UK Jul 23

Ed Askew “The Last Painting”

Ed Askew The Incredible String Band Vashti Bunyan Sharon Van Etten Marc Ribot Bill Callahan Tom Waits

2 articles Jul 23

Aaron Dessner Gracie Abrams Taylor Swift The National Noah Kahan

Billboard, NME

Billboard Jul 23

‘I Love Everything About Her’: Shania Twain Has Only Good Things to Say About Taylor Swift

Shania Twain Taylor Swift Harry Styles Travis Kelce Jimmy Fallon

2 articles Jul 22

10cm

Allkpop, K-GEN

7 articles Jul 21

Brad Paisley Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Gwen Kimberly Williams-Paisley Miranda Lambert Kelsea Ballerini Adam Sandler Ed Sheeran Selena Gomez

Billboard, NME, Rolling Stone +2

The Guardian Music Jul 21

‘His chords are like sheets of diamond ice’: the beguiling psych-folk of late cult songwriter Ed Askew

Ed Askew Jerry David DeCicca Sharon Van Etten Bill Callahan Trembling Bells Steve Gunn Kurt Weill

Coup de Main Magazine Jul 20

Lizzy McAlpine returns with new album 'Angel'.

Lizzy McAlpine

Holler Jul 20

Mumford & Sons Delayed Their 2026 Tour Announcement to Avoid Clashing with England's World Cup Games: “We Didn't Want to Take the Risk”

Mumford & Sons Marcus Mumford Ben Lovett

Magnet Magazine Jul 20

Happy Birthday Timothy Showalter (Strand Of Oaks)

Strand of Oaks

Overview

Glen Hansard, acclaimed indie folk artist and Oscar winner for 'Once,' has died at 56 in a motorcycle accident. Meanwhile, other notable figures in the genre, including Jim James, Phoebe Bridgers, and Justin Vernon, are releasing new music and performing live, highlighting a vibrant moment in indie folk with fresh albums, tours, and festival appearances.

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Melaina Kol shares new track "Idola"

Lizzy McAlpine announces new album Angel

Aaron Dessner clarifies 'Death Wish' is not about Taylor Swift

Neil Young tribute compilation features MJ Lenderman, Kurt Vile, Ben Gibbard, King Princess, and others

Kim Yoon Ju praises husband 10cm's Kwon Jung Yeol's unwavering love after 12 years of marriage

Brad Paisley shares insights on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Meg Lui announces debut album Instant Validation produced by Sufjan Stevens

Melaina Kol shares new track "Idola"

Neil Young tribute compilation features MJ Lenderman, Kurt Vile, Ben Gibbard, King Princess, and others

Meg Lui announces debut album Instant Validation produced by Sufjan Stevens

Lizzy McAlpine announces new album Angel

Aaron Dessner clarifies 'Death Wish' is not about Taylor Swift

Kim Yoon Ju praises husband 10cm's Kwon Jung Yeol's unwavering love after 12 years of marriage

Brad Paisley shares insights on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

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