Deep Roots Albums of the Year, 2024 Edition
MIKE ZITO's 'Life is Hard' tops the 2024 Deep Roots Albums of the Year selections
Elevating Harmony
On his new symphonic blues-classical hybrid album project, CORKY SIEGEL elevates harmony--musical, inner, social.
Expedition of Discovery
Daniel. Hope discusses his hidden Irish history and how it shaped his acclaimed Irish Roots album.
Still, Still, Still
MARGARET SLOVAk & CHRIS MARESH, ANGELE DUBEAU & LA PIETA, and OLA GJEILO capature the season's contemplative zeitgeist.
BOB MAROVICH’S GOSPEL PICKS
Introducing REGINA VANDEREIJK, the greatest new voice of the year; RIP, The Nelons; Gospel Christmas singles 2024
A Little Lower in Volume, A Little Slower in Speed
A baker's dozen from the Pinecastle roster offering rootsy takes on the holiday season.
STOCKING STUFFERS 2024
Holiday singles from DAWES, RED CAMEL COLLECTIVE and TORI MARTIN got the season off to a spirited start.
It Takes Two…
Two great Christmas albums emerged in 1964, and one of the artists in question did it again in '69.
In Heavy Rotation: Songwriters & Songs
Singers and their songs (some original, some covers): LANCE COWAN, GRAYSON CAPPS and ARLEN ROTH.
Sometimes a Great Notion…
How a Goodyear Tire promotional ploy begat an essential Christmas music franchise of 16 years' duration.