Adobe & Teardrops highlights the best in alt-country and punk week after week. Hosted by Rachel Cholst of the long-running blog Adobe & Teardrops. In music we trust, in music we believe.
The Alt-Country Show puts your terrestrial country station to shame. Get back to the roots of country music and enjoy a little indie flare.
The Middle East is located in Cambridge, MA, USA. Central Square Stop on the Red Line. mideastclub.com 472-480 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139. This is our podcast of music from upcoming shows. Enjoy!
Americana, altcountry, folk etc from altcountry.nl, the Americana-website in the Netherlands and whereabouts. Playlists can be found on http://www.altcountry.nl/playlists.html
dirty americana featuring interviews and live performances from artists in a wide variety of roots music genres.
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Celebrating The Bottle Rockets (and the future of Alt-Country as well)
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"The Bottle Rockets announce their retirement. We celebrate with some tunes.. New to the mix: Hotels on Mars, OrangeG, John Andrews and The Yawns, Mike Dorsey and more! 00:00 - Emily (Bit Logic the 8-bit version by The Bottle Rockets)03:06 - Happy Anniversary - The Bottle Rockets07:52 - Half Over You - Little Gold10:50 - Thinkin' Of You - Brother G…
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Episode 161: The Liverpool Fisherman, Kaiti Jones, Charles Ellsworth, The Prairie States, Amythyst Kiah, Pressgang Mutiny, Adeem the Artist, Maddisun, Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, Brittney Spencer, Elizabeth ...
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Arr, matey! Sling some skilly’n’duff and grab a tankard of October Ale, because this episode features a sea shanty by Brian Jacques, the author of my beloved Redwall books. Which, by the way, Rosa and I are going to make a podcast about it. Also, some of the best new Americana out this week! Album of the Week: Charles Ellsworth -- Honeysuckle Summe…
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Episode 160: Mando Saenz, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, Tommy Alexander, Mo Kenney, Sarah Petite, Ben Trickey, Jim's Not Dead, Embla and the Karidotters, Charlie Treat, Chris Pierce, Wild Earp, Amythyst Kiah, Casten ...
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Better late than never!!! Hey! Vote for me in the Self Made Indie Podcast Awards for Best Music Podcast, Best Female Host, and Best Patreon here! Voting ends on 2/28! Album of the Week: Ben Trickey -- We Are Not Lucky We Are Blessed Ben Trickey’s newest album, We Are Not Lucky We Are Blessed, is his finest effort to date. It’s making me do things I…
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Episode 159: Spencer Burton, Katarina Pejak, Brooke Brown, Katie Dahl, Sam Phelps, Casper Allen, Jeff Brown, Hailey Whitters, Greg Farley, John Paul Keith, Katy Kirby, Wet Leather, The Doubtfires, Oh Susannah ...
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I made some found poems out of the song titles! Hope you enjoy! Album of the Week: Casper Allen -- The Magnolia Sessions Casper Allen's got the perfect singing voice -- and his writing and playing aren't too far behind. This live recording, including some older songs and new songs that are being prepped for his solo debut, finds Allen at his rawest…
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Episode 158: Jutta Hipp, The Barlow, Hailey Whitters, Joel Schwelling, Beth Lee, Wolf Van Elfmand, Brent Funkhouser, John John Brown, Devil Love, NRCSSST, Dirty Streets, D'orjay the Singing Shaman, Scott ...
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It's the February 12th episode of this here thing, but we're not gonna do Valentine's Day. Bleh. Speaking of "bleh," why are people listing Morgan Wallen as a musical influence after this past week? You don't realize what that says about you? Or maybe you do... Also, Bella is a cuddle pirate. Album of the Week: The Barlow -- The Horseshoe Lounge Th…
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NEW: Tucker Riggleman & the Cheap Dates, Little Gold, Buck Meek, Brent Beamer, The Governors... and MORE!
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"The new music in 2021 is already coming in hot. Plus, as always... I miss things! So, some more 'new to me' tunes from 2020 in the mix as well. BUY MUSIC. BUY MUSIC. BUY MUSIC. BUY MUSIC. BUY MUSIC. BUY MUSIC. BUY MUSIC. BUY MUSIC. If you are able, I encourage you to find at least one artist in the mix today and purchase some tunes, merch or both!…
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Episode 157: Sarah King, Drayton Farley, Have Gun Will Travel, Creekbed, D'Orjay the Singing Outlaw, Taylor Ackerman's Global Acid Reset, Leeann Skoda, baby chemist, MIINUTEMEN, Mary Halvorson, Willie ...
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Rachel is snow-blind and annoyed! So only one thing is new. But also, there’s lots of jazz, country, and rock in this week’s episode -- just a fun smorgasbord of everything! Album of the Week: Mary Halvorson -- Code Girl I don’t know enough about jazz to say anything educated about this album. But from the perspective of someone who’s into guitar-b…
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Episode 155: Tucker Riggleman and the Cheap Dates, King Commoner, Bubblewands, Leah and the Truth, Pony Bradshaw, Ghalia Volt, Hugh Phillips, Melissa Erin, Lilly Winwood, Saugeye, Eric Church, Nellen Dryden ...
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As always, this episode is PACKED with country, punk, blues, pretty much anything you want. Bella co-hosts, plus we get an interview with the delightful Bronte Fall! Album of the Week: Pony Bradshaw -- Calico Jim This album is rife with intensely passionate songwriting and a true sense of place. On Calico Jim, Pony Bradshaw explores the underbelly …
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Episode 155: Mike Meehan and the Lucky Ones, King of the Tramps, Brightwire, Bailey Bigger, Jim Knable & The Randy Bandits, Anna May, Greg Wheeler, Deadass Dobro, Roundeye, sock jock, Rat Tally, Uncle ...
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Mostly mellow vibes this week and a quick correction: I did, in fact, play King of the Tramps’ latest album on Episode 89 of Adobe & Teardrops, way back when. Mike Meehan and The Lucky Ones -- “Cross to Bear” (Freaks and Wonders) King of the Tramps -- “Death’s Door” (Wicked Mountain) Brightwire -- “Cracked Edges” (Cracked, Flawed, and Frayed) Baile…
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Episode 154: Cristina Vane, Uncle Ben's Remedy, Alison Self, Moon Mouth, Jason Anderson, Dazz & Brie, Jessye DeSilva, Dope Lemon, Jane McNealy, Hardened and Tempered, Old Joy, John Driskell Hopkins, Love ...
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This week’s episode is sponsored by the Choose Your Struggle podcast. Listen to real-life people share their struggles with addiction and mental health and #EndTheStigma today. Otherwise, not a whole lot going on -- just the usual blend of Americana, country, punk and funk! Album of the Week: Uncle Ben’s Remedy -- Easy Way to Here If you’re looking…
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Episode 153: Two Cow Garage, Dan Whitaker, Oklahoma Uprising, Jeremy Parsons, Donal Hinley, Strays Don't Sleep, Andrew Leahey & The Homestead, The Freight, Tibe d'Oro, Jackie Venson, Mic Harrison and the ...
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New year, new intro! This week is a fun grab-bag of singles and deep cuts from albums I enjoyed in 2020. In case you missed it, you can listen to my interview with Mike West on Into the Van! Two Cow Garage -- “History Now” (Brand New Flag) Dan Whitaker -- “Movin’ On With You” (Movin’ On With You) Oklahoma Uprising -- “Karma” (High Sign) Jeremy Pars…
"Best of the best of the best on BTR's Alt-Country Show this year! I'm spinning all of my favorite tunes from 2020 today. For one reason or another, these are the ones that stood out. These artists were my friends through quarantine. They helped me escape from feeling trapped in my house and they made 2020 bearable. I personally supported every art…
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Episode 152: Top 10 of 2020 -- Kory Quinn, Maya de Vitry, Ben de la Cour, Juni Ata, Nana Grizol, Fern Maddie, Angelica Garcia, Jake Blount, Stephanie Lambring, Shameika Stepney, Fiona Apple
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Here it is -- my top 10 of 2020! There are probably a lot of people you’d expect me to have in my top 20, like John Moreland and American Aquarium. While those artists made huge strides in pushing their own boundaries, they just didn’t make as much of an emotional impact on me as the albums featured here. For me, top albums need to both push bounda…
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Episode 151: Top 20 of 2020 Pt. 1 -- Ashley McBryde, Possessed By Paul James, Brian Johannesen, Little Big Town, Lilly Hiatt, Paisley Fields, Samantha Crain, SG Goodman, Austin Lucas, Becky Warren
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There are probably a lot of people you’d expect me to have in my top 20, like John Moreland and American Aquarium. While those artists made huge strides in pushing their own boundaries, they just didn’t make as much of an emotional impact on me as the albums featured here. For me, top albums need to both push boundaries AND make me FEEL SOMETHING. …
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Episode 150: The Dennis Brothers, Brad Brooks, Tret Fure, Pillow Queen, Lucy Dacus, ghost Shirt, Karen and the Sorrows, Lee Bains III, Kelly Kneiser, Austin Lucas, Lydia Loveless, Robin
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This week, Rachel is joined by long-list twin Gabe DiChiara and her love Rosa Schneider! The trio talk yearning, unrequited love, and Elizabeth Warren (cw for Bernie or Bust bros: maybe skip the intro and go straight to the music.) This playlist was prompted by the Sappho poem “Deathless Aphrodite.” Rosa reads Anne Carson’s translation in her sexie…
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Sam Newton, Beau Jennings, Dogwood Tales, William Elliott Whitmore, This Frontier Needs Heroes, Age Wise, Ell & Hart... and more new tunes!
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"So much great new music! Be sure to find some tunes to buy and support your favorite artists in the mix! Sam Newton's new Christmas single isn't officially out yet but you can find all the info on his website. Pre-Order the new album from This Frontier Needs Heroes. You can find Go With The Flow on their bandcamp page in Vinyl, CD and Digital. Gra…
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Episode 149: Roof Beams, Micah Bendigo, The 1984 Draft, J. Maceo, Tommy Atkins, Tret Fure, Pillow Queens, Koyt far dayn fardakht, Kurt Leege, Oskar Schonning, Odetta Holmes, Tanya Ransom, Posable Action ...
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This week we get into punk, country, jazz, women’s music...all of it, really. Apologies for the pop filter bumping against the mic -- I didn’t realize that was happening! Album of the Week: Roof Beams -- This Life Must Be Long I’ve enjoyed the Maryland-based Roof Beams’ brand of authentic folk rock for some time now. Speaking of time, the band had …
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Episode 148: Drift Mouth, Rowan Simmons, The January Lanterns, Scott Cook, Odetta Holmes, Adeem the Artist, Kingdom Jasmine, Elli Perry, George Shingleton, Jan Van Gold, Hillfolk, Terry Blade, Anthony ...
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Rachel still has Thanksgiving brain, but put together all the best in Americana, country, folk, and...classical music? Album of the Week: Adeem the Artist -- Forgotten Songs and American Dreams Adeem is a fellow contributor at Country Queer, but even if I didn’t know him to be a gentleperson and a scholar, I’d fall in love with his music. Funny, to…
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Episode 147 -- Holly Near, Chicks With Dip, Steven Blane, Megan and Shane, The Pollies, Juhan Ongbrian, Risa Kopp, Wild Earp, Becky Warren, Johno Leeroy, Martin and the Fall, Ryan Dunlap, Made of Stone ...
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We cut right to the chase this week with some of the finest Americana out there, plus an interview with Elli Perry about her incredible new song “Glynn County.” The song is only available on her site, and the proceeds go to YOUth Speak, a Glynn County-based youth group that is already making positive change in the wake of Ahmaud Arbury’s murder. Th…
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John Calvin Abney, Malin Pettersen, Jeremy Ivey, Strays Don't Sleep and more new tunes
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"Starting the show with new music from John Calvin Abney and his album Familiar Ground, which drops next week on Black Mesa Records. Also in the first set, the third single from Pearl Charles and her forthcoming release, Magic Mirror. It's such a good one! Malin Pettersen makes her Alt-Country Show debut and starts off the second set of tunes with …
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Episode 145: Jeannie C. Reilly, Local News Legend w/ Mary Wander, Michelle Billingsley, KIT, Nathan Graham, Graber Gryass, Meg and the Wheelers, Chantal Van T, Dan Whitaker, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Kory ...
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Meg Williams is the founder of Harper Valley PR but, more importantly, she’s an advocate of the Chicago country scene. Meg backed Rainbow Rodeo, the first (known) queer country zine, so she’s joing us as a co-host today! Bella did not back the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter but she also had a lot to say during today’s episode. (She puked right after the…
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Episode 144: Mike West, The Belle Curves, Josh Beddis, Lizzy Lehman, Emma Jade, Oklahoma Uprising, Alex Tempest, wino-strut & Friends, Sarah Vista, Michael B Whit, Kings and Queens, Sonny Falls, Lonnie ...
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Rachel is joined by British Americana artist Mike West to share views on authenticity in country music, Dungeons & Dragons, and all there is to know about the British Americana scene. You can find Mike’s website here and follow him on Twitter at @mike333west or Instagram at @mike333west This week’s episode is sponsored by WYLD Gallery in Austin, TX…
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BONUS EPISODE: Interview w/ Austin Lucas
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Just in time for Election Day and right after the US, Austin Lucas and I talk vampires, politics, and overcoming entitlement -- all stemming from his beautiful new album Alive in the Hot Zone! Send me music via SubmitHub! Send me money via Ko-fi or Patreon. Find Rachel and her comic via https://linktr.ee/rachel.cholst…
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Episode 143: INTERVIEW w/ Sally and George; Magana, Pale Fire, Stephanie Lambring, Cam, Twin Solitaire, Strays Don't Sleep, Austin Lucas, Phillip-Michael Scales, Porkchop and the Fixins, Mike Blair and ...
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Adobe & Teardrops is huge in India? Also, in spite of all the tough stuff going on, there’s always room for interactions with adorable young people! Plus -- an interview with folk duo Sally and George! Don’t forget -- there’s more music on the site! Magana -- “Morning Person” (You Are Not a Morning Person) Pale Fire -- “King Salt” (Husbands) Stepha…
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Episode 142: Rachel Brooke, Robert Connely Farr, Nikki O'Neill, Matt Burke, White Rose Motor Oil, Stephanie Lambring, Raye Zaragoza, Stephie James, Monique DeBose, Black TarPoon, Ruby Mack, Clayton Ryan ...
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Of anniversaries, weird cakes, plot twists, and even weirder role-playing games. And baseball? It’s all here, even your new favorite Americana artists! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Album of the Week: Stephan…
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Australian Alt-Country (Australicana?!) - Caitlin Harnett, James Thomson, Lachlan Bryan, Ruben Neeson, Georgia State Line, Julia Jacklin...
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"The Alt-Country Show is completely dedicated to Aussie artists today! That's because the scene there is insane! You'll be blown away at the talent on this show. Today's episode isn't even a complete picture as there are many artists I wasn't able to get permission from in time for the episode to go live. But, I hope to feature them in the very nea…
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Episode 141: Natalie Schlabs, CF Watkins, WRENN, Gim Kordon, Jerry Castle, William Elliott Whitmore, Jonas Friddle, Proud Country, Hayeden Leenhouts, Mink's Maracle Medicine, DEAD NETTLES, Will Hawkins ...
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It’s episode 141 and Rachel has the sensitivity of a Victorian lady. Also, great music from fabulous people. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT COUNTRY SOUL SONGBOOK THIS WEEKEND! Album of the Week: CF Watkins -- Babygirl CF Watkins has found that sweet spot between pop and Americana -- a brass ring that many recent artists have shot at and missed the mark. I…
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Episode 140: The Savants of Soul, R McClure & Tall Shadows, Jean-Luc Swift, Buck n Sunny, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, Drayton Farley, Great Peacock, Ron Pope, Dawn Riding, The Roland High Life, Izzy Heltai, American ...
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Rachel’s students are getting creative, but not in the ways you’d want them to. Also, hi everyone in India! Album of the Week: Izzy Heltai -- Father I’ve been a supporter of Izzy’s since he first sent me a song through SubmitHub all on his own. For his first album, though, Heltai pulled out the big guns -- and deservedly so. Father is nothing if no…
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Episode 139: Johanna Rose, Concetta Abate, Lydia Luce, Lydia Loveless, Emily Zuzik, Phillipa Cookman, Girls on Grass, Al Holbrook, Bonnie Whitmore, Bison Bone, Mike West, Jensen Sisters, Brendan and the ...
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I was super late getting this one out, so everyone gets to hear the Patreon songs! Also, found poetry! Album of the Week: Lydia Loveless -- Daughter Daughter finds Americana stalwart Loveless at the ebb of significant upheaval: a divorce, a relocation, a cathartic but tumultuous outing of bad practices at her previous label, Bloodshot Records, the …
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Episode 138: Bette Smith, Jake Winstrom, Liz Longley, Multimagic, Raye Zaragoza, Michael C. Duguay, The Rivergods, Durango Blue, Hannah Lee Thompson, John Calvin Abney, Bug Martin & Co., Tyler Childers ...
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Listen to the Amythyst Kiah episode of Country Queer Spotlight. This is your last chance to back the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter! Album of the Week: Bette Smith -- The Good, The Bad, The Bette Bette Smith is a Bed-Stuy native -- and Southern soul seems to course through her veins. At least, that’s how it sounds on her debut album, produced by Drive B…
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Dougie Poole, Pearl Charles, Josiah Johnson and more new tunes
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"Beyond excited to feature tracks from Dougie Poole, Pearl Charles, Josiah Johnson (formerly of The Head and the Heart) and more incredible new tunes on the show today. The mix starts (and ends) with Dougie Poole and music from his album, Freelancer's Blues which was released in June on Wharf Cat Records. Head over to Dougie's bandcamp and grab thi…
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Episode 137: Daniel Romano, Tender Creature, Liz Longley, Stephen Clair, Photo Ops, Victoria Bailey, Elliott Brood, Dustbowl Daddies, Lucinda Williams, Matt Woods, Brennan Leigh, Dan Lepien, Kristopher ...
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L’Shanah tovah! Let’s dig deep into an extra-large episode of blues, punk, rock, pop, and country music. Why is it longer? Because I can! Also, some good news! Don’t forget to back the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter! Album of the Week: Daniel Romano -- How Ill Thy World Is Ordered This is a stunning album, with dense prophetic lyrics. Romano’s delivery …
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Episode 136: Waylon Payne, Matt Woods, Heather Valley, Vi Redd, Renee Rosnes, Tennessee Jet, Namoli Brennett, Sally Anne Morgan, Russell Patterson, Pseudo Cool, Raye Zaragoza, Bad Mother Nature, NQ Arbuckle ...
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The refrigerator saga concludes! Also, jazz, country, and punk -- and it all works, I promise! Contribute to the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter here! Album of the Week: Matt Woods -- Mornings After Matt Woods’ new EP Mornings After is signature Woods: his powerhouse vocals make the stories of small peoples’ pain operatic in scope. Woods can crank it up …
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Episode 135: Justin Townes Earle, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Erin Frisby, Jeremy Parsons, Emily Barker, Lawn, Fuimos Viajeros, Tennesee Jet, Rachel Angel, Ashley Riley, Bethany Thomas, Billy Edwin, Caitlin Quisenberry ...
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Rachel talks Justin Townes Earle, Williamsburg blues, and an inspirational quote from Leslie Feinberg’s Stone Butch Blues. (Also, she misspoke -- this is episode 135, not 136!) Click here for the Rainbow Rodeo Kickstarter! Justin Townes Earle -- “Workin’ For the MTA” (Harlem River Blues) Bronwyn Keith-Hynes -- “North Garden” (Fiddler’s Pastime) Eri…
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Episode 134: Zephaniah O'Hora, Jeremy & The Harlequins, Bethany Thomas, Half Gringa, Our Man in the Field, Oceanator, Jeremy Squires, Water Liars, Ozymandias Carter, Atta Boy, The Wonderful Nobodies, Have ...
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Hey! We had 1000 downloads a month! Also, Country Queer Spotlight is live now! Listen to my interview of Jaime Wyatt! Also also, I had to scratch the first artist I planned to play because I couldn’t get a hold of those mp3s after all. Hopefully the edit isn’t too weird! Album of the Week: Bethany Thomas -- BT/SHE/HER This album is a masterpiece. T…
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Episode 133: L.A. Witch, Hayley Thompson-King, Benchmarks, Juni Ati, Chuck Prophet, Caleb JE Brown, HC McEntire, Kathleen Edwards, Rebecca Karpen, Ross Cirri, Bad Flamingo, Jessye de Silva
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Vacation, Bella in the country, work troubles, refrigerators, spicy takes about Bright Eyes, and a whole buttload of music! Album of the Week: Hayley Thompson-King -- Sororicide This album is so cool. Thompson-King is a woman with intense artistic vision: her debut Psychotic Melancholia introduced the main themes on Sororicide. Thompson-King, a tra…
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Allegra Krieger, Jaye Bartell, Great Peacock & more new tunes
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"When 'and more' means new Bill Callahan and throwback Silver Jews, you know it's gonna be a good show. We're all about supporting artists... especially during the pandemic. Find an album in the mix today you love and add it to your collection! 00:00 - Emily (Daisy by Anna St. Louis)01:21 - Welcome - Allegra Krieger04:41 - Dear - Jaye Bartell07:36 …
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Episode 132: Wilma Burgess, Jenny O, Wild Earp, The Slow Blade, Severed Fingers, The Cry, Scott Cook, Arlo McKinley, Bridget Dowling, Crystal Shawanda, Lyn Avenue, Jessye DeSilva
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It was my birthday! I got a refrigerator I can’t use! Also, there’s music!!! Album of the Week: Scott Cook -- Tangle of Souls Damn, this is a gorgeous album. Scott Cook’s voice -- vocally and lyrically -- is as clear-eyed, optimistic, and straightforward as ever. I lost track of Cook for a while but he’s produced some of my favorite music that I’ve…
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Episode 131: Sam Rae, Golden Shoals, Kyle Cox, Steven Bruce, Crystal Shawanda, The Mesa, Black Guy Fawkes, Creature Comfort, Tan Sanders, Michelle Billingsley, Molly Maher, Her Dad's Banjo
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We built a desk! Also, stay tuned for a Facebook livestream. And we raised another $200 for the Trans Justice Funding Project in July! You can read Andrea Williams’ latest article about the intersection of racism and sexism in country music in the Nashville Scene. Album of the Week -- Golden Shoals, Golden Shoals This week’s album is Golden Shoals.…
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Episode 130: Margo Price, Courtney Marie Andrews, Kristian Veech, The Replacements, Roadside Graves, Doc Fell, fIREHOSE, The Loung Lizards, Merry Christmas, Dennis Ellsworth, Molly Maher, Samantha Crain ...
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Are you ready to hear about small adventures, small pups prepping for adventures, country, blues, folk, and jazz fusion? Buckle up! And remember that all Patreon and Ko-fi donations this month go to the Trans Justice Funding Project! Album of the Week -- Roadside Graves (That’s Why We’re Running Away) Roadside Graves is a formerly Brooklyn-based ba…
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Episode 129: Cinder Well, Hit Like a Girl, Michaela Anne, Stephie James, Bad Flamingo, Drama Dolls, Dirty Streets, Rev. J. Mikhael Smith and the Brimstone Miracle, SG Goodman, Chantel Van T, Songhoy Blues ...
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Rachel had a beach day! And watched baseball! It’s *almost* like it’s summer. And remember! All Patreon and Ko-fi proceeds these month go to the Trans Justice Funding Project! Album of the Week: Stephie James -- These Days I forgot to talk about this in the podcast itself but These Days is my favorite album this week. I enjoy the way James builds a…
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New music from H. Kink and Lydia Loveless
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"BTR is celebrating our 15th year! And, the Alt-Country show has been around for 13 of those. Time to celebrate by playing music new and old. 00:00 - DJ Emily (Stevens' Snowman by M. Ward)01:23 - First Man - H. Kink04:06 - Paws Off - H. Kink06:26 - DJ Emily07:04 - Love Is Not Enough - Lydia Loveless10:17 - The Right Moment (feat. Crow) - DeLila Bla…
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Adobe And Teardrops Podcast


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Episode 128: Homeless Gospel Choir, Angelica Garcia, Sargean X Comrade, Samantha Crain, SG Goodman, Karima Walker and Katy Kirby, Star de Azlan, Eddie and the Cruisers, The Savants of Soul, Paul Sanchez ...
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Sometimes you just need to take a mental health break! It’s all good...we have a refrigerator on the way. Also, I’m starting a new thing! I’m going to feature an album each episode! Album of the Week: Samantha Crain -- A Small Death Americana is becoming more expansive as the people who started the millennium off playing punk with a twang move on t…
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Adobe And Teardrops Podcast


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Episode 127: Paul Sanchez, Zoe Boekbinder, Nickel and Rose, Joshua Ray Walker, Nocona, Folks Like Them, Libby Rodenbough, The Weakerthans, The Greyhound Factory, Ozymandais Carter, Ameena Sharif Ali, Mashmallow ...
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Rachel has some mysterious bug bites (uh-oh) and some thoughts on Lady Antebellum. Remember to sign up for the Patreon or shoot me a Ko-fi this month -- all the proceeds will go to the Trans Justice Funding Project! Paul Sanchez -- “A Thousand Songs” (I’m A Song, I’m a Story, I’m a Ghost) Zoe Boekbinder -- “Mirror” (Shadow) Nickel and Rose -- “Anot…
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Adobe And Teardrops Podcast


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Episode 126: Dexateens, Julian Taylor, Micah Bendigo, Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters, Dirt Reynolds, Lacey Williams, Tenille Townes, Michael McArthur, Brooke Stephensen, Rochelle Riser, Amina Shareef ...
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Rachel recounts her Pride adventures and is proud of Bella for fucking up the vet. Rosa says hello! And there’s some great Southern rock in this episode. Plus! For the month of July all proceeds will go to the Trans Justice Funding Project so there’s never been a better time to sign up for the Patreon or contribute to Ko-fi! Dexateens -- “Take Me t…
"You may know her as Brandi Carlile's cellist but it's time to know her as Sam Rae. Today we premiere her new single "Colors of the Highway" from her forthcoming solo album, Ten Thousand Years. *NOTE: Sam Rae is not 'my friend.' I record everything without writing out my breaks. I say 'friends' a lot on all of my breaks (ie: welcome back friends). …
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Adobe And Teardrops Podcast


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Episode 125: Moses Sumney, Phoebe Bridgers, Pale Fire, Made of Stone, Kamara Thomas, Bloods, Shamir, Jasmine Dreame Wagner, Eli Gauden, Deadname, Will Stewart, Mountain Time, R McClure and Tall Shadows ...
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This episode is going to be more dreamy and pop-oriented than usual. We’ll also get back to shorter episodes starting in July now that music is being released more regularly and I have less of a backlog. All Patreon, Ko-fi, and SubmitHub proceeds for July and August will go to the Trans Justice Funding Project so be sure to subscribe! Moses Sumney …
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Adobe And Teardrops Podcast


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Episode 124: Matt Lovell, Ameena Sharif Ali, Chris Pureka, Indigo Girls, Boy Scouts, Darlin' Brando, Cody Landress-Gibson, Matt Steinfield, Robert Connelly Farr, Alma Russ, Julie Arsenault, Thin Lear ...
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CW: I discuss suicide at the end of the podcast when I introduced “Shame Is a River” Come say hi to me at the Pride School Festival on Discord! I’ll be DJ-ing a queer country and punk set! Otherwise, I talk about laptop woes, finally feeling feelings, and a Bella pupdate! Matt Lovell -- “Sabotage” (Nobody Cries Today) Ameena Sharif Ali -- “Farewell…
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Episode 123: INTERVIEW w/ Justin Hiltner & Kara Kundert of Bluegrass Pride, Ladama, Nana Grizol, Suzy Callahan, Ben de la Cour, The Northern Belle, American Aquarium, Andrea & Mud, Victoria Bailey, Will ...
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I kick off this episode by discussing the importance of anti-racist white voices in music -- and what I mean by anti-racism. To hear more white artists who stand up against racism -- and grapple with their own roles within it -- you can listen to my Spotify playlist. I also interview Kara Kundert and Justin Hiltner about the Bluegrass Pride nonprof…
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Episode 122: Amythyst Kiah, Jake Blount, Mickey Guyton, Paisley Fields, Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts, Christopher Odell Mills, Wilderness, Uncle Sinner, Lowbirds, Soo Line Loons, Under the Reefs ...
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We’ve got a big chonker of an episode this time out. Here, Rachel talks about the Black Lives Matter movement and how it impacts country and roots music. She forgot to mention it in the podcast, but she also made a playlist of anti-racist white musicians. Anti-racism means actively defining and fighting against all the insidious or “subconscious” f…