Grassicana

There's something to be said for truth in advertising, as stated in the title of Steve Thomas and The Time Machine’s new album, All of These Years. Thomas has a career that spans nearly 40 years spent as a multi-instrumentalist, one

We've been following the mega-talented Summer McMahan and her equally talented brother, Brayden, since 2011 when they were teenagers playing in their dad's bluegrass Gospel group. At that point, they were certain comers in our field, and we watched as

Describing themselves as "an energetic young string band based out of British Columbia inspired by traditional and contemporary American bluegrass," Under the Rocks takes pride in the fact that they eagerly tap into tradition while also attempting to make music

Most albums are merely meant to be enjoyed. Others are shared as a showcase for an artist's instrumental abilities. However the best offerings of all manage to combine each intent in ways that are easily able to accommodate both, serving

Organic Records has a new single tomorrow for Aaron Burdett, Loser's Bracket, which we are delighted to premiere here a day early for our readers. Burdett has been known as a singer/songwriter for quite some time, but gained the attention of the

At first glance, it might seem that a bluegrass album built around the bass would suggest a limited appeal. So credit Jeff Picker — an apt name, by the way — for imbuing an array of tones and textures into

Here is a year end run down of the most played grassicana songs on bluegrass radio for the year 2020. These numbers are compiled from our weekly bluegrass playlist charts, adding total spins to determine the songs played most frequently

While most bands make no secret of their desire to execute their music with a full flourish, Barbaro, a burgeoning bluegrass band from Minneapolis, take the opposite tack, using finesse, subtlety and intricacy to achieve a decidedly supple sound. Dressed

Sturgill Simpson has never lacked for inspiration when it comes to expanding his parameters, one of the qualities that makes him such a unique and engaging artist. While he's sometimes typecast as an Americana auteur — albeit it one with

Without question, one of the most influential outfit in today's bluegrass realms — or for that matter, the entire grassicana firmament — the Steep Canyon Rangers, have continually led the way when it comes to making music from  a populist