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AmericanaAndy

@americanaandy.bsky.social

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East Coaster by birth, Coloradan by choice. Have always been immature for my age. Senior Writer on Americana Highways.

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

New Music Friday! One of my favorite songwriters, Greg Freeman, is back with a new record. Check out the minor key jangle of "Untitled 10" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/30/r...

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REVIEW: Greg Freeman "All Set the Bone" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Greg Freeman "All Set the Bone." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Please enjoy a Spotify playtlist of my 10 favoite songs to hit my Americana Highways inbox in September! #listenbetter open.spotify.com/playlist/4iB...

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox. Emma Ogier's debut LP, "Fly 1111," comes out in November - here's the new single! #listenbetter youtu.be/ZHEl4qC1rnc?...

YouTube video by Emma Ogier - Topic

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Song of the Day is back! The best thing to hit my Americana Highways inbox today is the new single from Irish artist SOAK. #listenbetter youtu.be/2vYfSUGA63c?...

SOAK - decembers (Official Visualiser)

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New Music Monday! The latest from Lawrence Rothman is full of big emotions and a call for empathy. Check out "Nothing Like Shakespeare," written with Jason Isbell, below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/24/r...

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New Music Friday, Part 1! Ian Noe's double album about an excellent (and entirely fictional) country band is out now. Check out the bro country-slaggin' "Kickin' It in Nashvville" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/24/r...

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Wrapping up coverage of @americanafest.bsky.social with Day 5, including Colorado's own Amy Martin, plus Grace Givertz, Nathan Evans Fox, Jess Williamson, Swamp Dogg, August Ponthier and Laney Jones and the Spirits. Americana Highways #listenbetter

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@americanafest.bsky.social Day 4, featuring Brennan Wedl, Lily Seabird, Boy Golden, Morgan Wade, Aaron Lee Tasjan, music from Gar Hole Records and my new favourite band, Brown Horse. Americana Highways #listenbetter

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

@americanafest.bsky.social Day 3, featuring Emily Scott Robinson, Bella White, Georgia Harmer and much more! Americana Highways #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/19/a...

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AmericanaFest 2026: Day 3 • Americana Highways

We were there at AmericanaFest 2026 Day 3 to review the shows . Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

@americanafest.bsky.social Day 2, including @fruition.bsky.social, Awards winners and the reunion a quarter century (plus nine months of secrecy) in the making. Americana Highways #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/18/a...

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AmericanaFest 2026 Day 2: Americana Music Association Honors & Awards • Americana Highways

Americana Music Association Honors & Awards Even in 2026, when everyone knows everything, and the computers know even more than that, it’s still possible to keep a secret. According to AMA Executive D...

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@americanafest.bsky.social Day 1 coverage from Americana Highways, featuring Clay Street Unit, @hayescarll.bsky.social, Kathleen Edwards and Melissa Etheridge. #listenbetter

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thoughts on a night at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre with Brandi Carlile, Stephen Wilson Jr. and one very not-"Uninvited" surprise guest. Americana Highways #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/16/s...

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Show Review: Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks w/ Alanis Morissette and Stephen Wilson Jr • Americana Highways

We reviewed the show by Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks w/ Alanis Morissette and Stephen Wilson Jr. Enjoy our music coverage.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Check out my @americanafest.bsky.social preview, and come back to Americana Highways all week for reports from Nashville! #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/13/a...

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AMERICANAFEST 2026 Preview • Americana Highways

We will be attending AmericanaFest 2026. Enjoy our previous of some of the events we are looking forward to covering.

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

New Music Saturday! This Is Lorelei's second album is out now. Check out "The Kid With the Crown" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/09/r...

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REVIEW: This Is Lorelei "The Singer in My Band" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by This is Lorelei "The Singer in My Band." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - check out the new single from @americanafest.bsky.social Emerging Act nominee Boy Golden. #listenbetter open.spotify.com/album/3FnyEA...

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Pity - Single by Boy Golden | Spotify

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - @valeriejune.bsky.social, from her EP "Brighter Blue," out this Friday. #listenbetter youtu.be/VUVisBjAGco?...

Valerie June - Trouble in Mind (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Valerie June

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Brand-new music from one of my favorite bands, The War On Drugs, in my Americana Highways inbox this morning! The video includes a TWoD must - Sad-Guy Walking. #listenbetter youtu.be/1fMvp6GCyZI?...

The War On Drugs - Who's That (Official Video)

YouTube video by The War On Drugs

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - Pieta Brown and Amos Lee spend some time on the drinkin' side of town. #listenbetter youtu.be/PiJWO-2XSeE?...

Pieta Brown (ft.Amos Lee) - Drinkin' Side (Official Video)

YouTube video by Pieta Brown

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Chipping in my own take on Song of the Summer, I have two - "Grassoline" by Morgan Nagler and "Heat" by Idle County (links below). Americana Highways #listenbetter youtu.be/d3envhwVMBQ?...

Morgan Nagler - Grassoline (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Morgan Nagler

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New Music Friday, Part 2! Handsome and the Humbles have a live album out today, and @bandcamp.com Friday purchases benefit @wdvx.bsky.social in Knoxville, TN - good tunes for a good cause. Read my Americana Highways review, then download (link below) and #listenbetter.

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REVIEW: Handsome and the Humbles "Live at the Bijou: Feels Like Home" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Handsome and the Humbles "Live at the Bijou: Feels Like Home." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage.

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New Music Friday, Part 1! One of my favorite songwriters, Lily Seabird, has an amazing new album out (physical today, digital next month). Check out the title track below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/09/03/r...

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REVIEW: Lily Seabird "Lightspheres on Their Way" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Lily Seabird "Lightspheres on Their Way." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox AND an Americana Highways premiere! Check out Prinz Grizzley's latest single. youtu.be/GLEayRGaTEI?...

Prinz Grizzley - A Mountain to Be Tamed (The Struggling)

YouTube video by Prinz Grizzley

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - Béla Fleck recruited an absolutely stellar cast of players for his show at the Ryman Auditorium earlier this year. #listenbetter youtu.be/vbC7TGMUQRM?...

Béla Fleck - Blue Mountain Hop (Live Heart)

YouTube video by BelaFleckVEVO

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I've been keeping Spotify playlists of all of the best music (regardless of genre) that hits my Americana Highways inbox each month. Here are 10 of my favorites from August! #ListenBetter

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - check out this gorgeous instrumental from Allison de Groot and Rich Ruth. #listenbetter youtu.be/0nrmeiMVKVE?...

Allison de Groot & Rich Ruth - "Distance From Then"

YouTube video by westernvinyl

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - on the last day of August, it's a slice of jangly guitar rock from UK duo Weather Happy. #listenbetter youtu.be/45Sk7eRJRGY?...

Weather Happy - "Trees" (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Weather Happy

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New Music Friday! The Bird Calls' excellent new album is about making grown-up decisions, whether you want to or not. Check out "Ethan Frome" below, and read my review on Americana Highways #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/08/26/r...

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REVIEW: The Bird Calls "Take Leave" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by The Bird Calls "Take Leave." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - longtime Vermonter Greg Freeman gave me one of my favorite albums and shows from last year, and this new single is more excellent, chaotic guitar rock. #listenbetter

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - I'm a fan of @dearliferecs.bsky.social's recent offerings, including this one from fellow Upstater Joan Kelsey. Love the strings! #listenbetter youtu.be/ZvYkbxTed5Q?...

Life of Accidents

YouTube video by Joan Kelsey - Topic

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - Willi Carlisle is a fantastic live performer, and his upcoming album, "The Universal Bubba," is shaping up to be a good one. #listenbetter youtu.be/z75sV-glOIs?...

"Marlboro Vinyasa" - Willi Carlisle

YouTube video by Willi Carlisle

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Went a long way for today's Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - check out Australian Julia Jacklin's latest single, "The Hardest Thing," from her upcoming LP, "The Gem." #listenbetter youtu.be/EEzuUCusT70?...

Julia Jacklin - The Hardest Thing [Official Video]

YouTube video by julia jacklin

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New Music Friday Part 2! The gorgeously noisy new album from one of my favorite artists, Wild Pink, is out today. Check out "Still Coming Down" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/08/21/r...

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REVIEW: Wild Pink "Still Coming Down" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Wild Pink "Still Coming Down." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New Music Friday Part 1! Brooklyn's Ok Cowgirl's new album is excellent late-summer driving music. Check out "Rhinestone Cowgirl" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/08/19/r...

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REVIEW: Ok Cowgirl "Rhinestone Cowgirl" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Ok Cowgirl "Rhinestone Cowgirl." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - incredible guitar work from Hermanos Gutiérrez. #listenbetter youtu.be/blphhU2Wq3c?...

Hermanos Gutiérrez - "Los Andes" [Official Music Video]

YouTube video by Easy Eye Sound

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - New Englanders Small Pond have an album coming out this fall. Check out the first single, "Silver Coin." #listenbetter youtu.be/P84HGjip6IM?...

Small Pond - Silver Coin (Official Video)

YouTube video by Small Pond

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - from her album coming out this Friday, check out @sqrrlflwr.bsky.social's "Cleveland." #listenbetter youtu.be/BrsgKJllfzA?...

Squirrel Flower - Cleveland [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

YouTube video by Squirrel Flower

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - I saw this Texas band on the last night of my very first AmericanaFest, and I've been a fan of @thewilderblue.bsky.social ever since. #listenbetter youtu.be/kXiAnLN_XPA?...

When He’s Out of Sight

YouTube video by The Wilder Blue - Topic

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - there's some excellent music coming out of Burlington, VT over the past couple years, and "Please Kill Me," the new single from Brunch, is the latest example. #listenbetter youtu.be/NB1_3oHvsnQ?...

Brunch - Please Kill Me [Official Video]

YouTube video by Brunch the Band

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - "Cup," the jangly third single from LA band Jawdropped's upcoming debut album. Play this one loud. #listenbetter youtu.be/oqf_muK_OL0?...

Jawdropped - Cup (Official Video)

YouTube video by Jawdropped

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Song of the Day, from my Americana Highways inbox - today, it's Texan Jess Williamson's latest, "Tracking the Tropics," with plenty of meteorological references! #listenbetter youtu.be/lvoZD2Uzldk?...

Jess Williamson - Tracking The Tropics [Official Lyric Video]

YouTube video by Jess Williamson

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Trying something new - a Song of the Day, picked from press releases and whatever else shows up in my Americana Highways inbox every weekday. Check out the new single from Babehoven, "Three Reds." #listenbetter youtu.be/rzIPoWJt0cw?...

Babehoven - Three Reds (Official Video)

YouTube video by Babehoven Band

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New Music Friday! The latest record from Margaret Glaspy is a master class in miscommunication, and that's a compliment to the songwriting. Listen to "Reminder" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/08/05/r...

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REVIEW: Margaret Glaspy "I Am Both" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Margaret Glaspy "I Am Both." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I've been keeping Spotify playlists of all of the best music (regardless of genre) that hits my inbox. July was another great month - here are 10 of my favorites! Americana Highways #listenbetter open.spotify.com/playlist/30Y...

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Playlist · Andy Gulden · 10 items

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New Music Friday! Wyatt Flores' second studio album tells us what it's like to go from an unknown to one of country music's brightest rising stars (hint - it's not as glamourous as you might think). Check out "Drive All Night" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New Music Friday! Something a little different - Miles Hewitt's album argues (beautifully) for the merits of artistry over AI, and the result is some of the most gorgeous music you'll hear this year. Listen to "Vainglory" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter

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REVIEW: Miles Hewitt “Vainglory” • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Miles Hewitt "Vainglory." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Bonus New Music Friday! John R. Miller's excellent latest album is streaming everywhere beginning today. Check out "Steering Wheel Drums" below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/06/03/r...

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REVIEW: John R. Miller "The Great Unknowing" • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by John R. Miller "The Great Unknowing." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New Music Friday! The latest album from one of Nashville's best, Aaron Lee Tasjan, features some of his sharpest songwriting to date, including "The Real" (below), penned with Todd Snider. Read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/07/15/r...

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REVIEW: Aaron Lee Tasjan “Get Over It, Underdog” • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Aaron Lee Tasjan "Get Over It, Underdog." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

New Music Friday! The latest album from the incredible Allison Russell is out today. Check out "Searchlight" (feat. Kashus Culpepper) below, and read my review on Americana Highways. #listenbetter americanahighways.org/2026/07/08/r...

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REVIEW: Allison Russell “In the Hour of Chaos” • Americana Highways

We reviewed the new album by Allison Russell "In the Hour of Chaos." Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Not an official Americana Highways review, but really liking the debut album from British band Mary In The Junkyard, out today. How could I not - they have not one, but two violists! Check out "Blood" below. #listenbetter youtu.be/hOKLWpMOaU4?...

Blood (Official Video)

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AmericanaAndy @americanaandy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I've been keeping Spotify playlists of all of the best music (regardless of genre) that hits my inbox. June was an amazing month - here are 10 of my favorites! Americana Highways #listenbetter open.spotify.com/playlist/5sJ...

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Playlist · Andy Gulden · 10 items

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