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Author: Ryan Emmert

The album cover for Empire State by Greg Copeland features a sepia-toned image viewed from inside a car. Through the windshield, a herd of cattle stands in the snow, partially obscured by a windshield wiper mid-swipe. The artist's name and album title are boldly displayed in black, all-caps text on beige bands at the top and bottom, respectively.
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Greg Copeland’s Stark Songwriting on Empire State

Ryan Emmert June 7, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaGreg CopelandGreg LeiszJay BelleroseJennifer CondosSara WatkinsTyler ChesterVal McCallum

Greg Copeland – Empire State (Franklin & Highland Recordings/Hemifrån/Paraply Records, 2024) On Empire State, Greg Copeland weaves understated melodies with unflinching lyricism to examine difficult…

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The album cover for Now I'm a Kite by Susan Anders features a collage-style illustration with layers in shades of pink, purple, and blue. A flowing kite and a bird in mid-flight dominate the scene. The artist’s name arcs above the bird, while the album title floats beside it in a handwritten font.
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Up and Up: Susan Anders Soars with Now I’m a Kite

Ryan Emmert June 4, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaSusan Anders

Susan Anders – Now I’m a Kite (Zanna Discs, 2025) American singer-songwriter Susan Anders returns with Now I’m a Kite, a new collection of introspective,…

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The album cover for Rituals by Watchhouse features a two-tone illustration in white against a deep blue background. It depicts a domestic scene: a dish rack or shelf lined with bowls and kitchenware, draped with various cloths and towels.
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Watchhouse Taps Into the Sacred: Rituals Finds Grace in the Act of Letting Go

Ryan Emmert May 30, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaWatchhouseworld music

Watchhouse – Rituals (Tiptoe Tiger Music/Thirty Tigers, 2025) Watchhouse (Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz) offer a quiet invocation on their exquisite new album Rituals. This…

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Helene Cronin – Maybe New Mexico cover artwork. A photo of the artist playing guitar.
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Helene Cronin’s ‘Maybe New Mexico’: A Roadmap of Reflection

Ryan Emmert April 7, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaHelene Cronin

Helene Cronin – Maybe New Mexico (self-release, 2025) Helene Cronin’s Maybe New Mexico is her most personal album to date, presenting an intimate, acoustic-driven sound.…

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The album cover for Ithaca by Lullahush features a close-up photograph of tangled seaweed in various shades of brown, black, and translucent white. In the bottom left corner, the album title Ithaca and artist name Lullahush are displayed in a stylized Celtic-inspired font, framed by an intricate knotwork design.
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Homeward Sound: Lullahush Reimagines Irish Tradition in “Ithaca”

Ryan Emmert April 4, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicfolktronicaLullahushworld fusionworld music

Lullahush – Ithaca (Future Classic, 2025) Athens-based Dublin artist Lullahush is set to release Ithaca, his new album, on April 11, 2025. The record meshes…

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The album cover for Remains to Be Scene by The Seldom Scene features a vintage, Americana-inspired illustration of a small brick building with a nostalgic neon sign. The sign reads “The Seldom Scene” in bold, retro lettering, with a marquee below stating “Remains to Be Scene,” accompanied by a red arrow. A classic blue muscle car is parked outside, and a lone fox stands on the sidewalk, gazing towards the scene. The background is a starry night sky,with power lines and a rustic telephone pole.
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Scene It All: Seldom Scene Returns With Remains to Be Scene

Ryan Emmert March 24, 2025 No Comments BluegrassThe Seldom Sceneworld music

Seldom Scene – Remains to Be Scene (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2025) Seldom Scene, a pioneering force in progressive bluegrass since 1971, returns with Remains to…

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The album cover for Passage by The Tannahill Weavers features a futuristic, geometric frame in shades of black and gray, creating a tunnel-like effect. At the center, a photograph of the band members is embedded, showing them standing in front of a modern glass building, dressed in 1970s-style suits and holding instruments. The typography is bold, with "Passage" displayed in a green digital-style font and the band's name in yellow.
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Tannahill Weavers’ Passage: A Pivotal Evolution

Ryan Emmert March 5, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicTannahill Weaversworld music

Tannahill Weavers – Passage (Green Linnet, 1984) In 1984, Tannahill Weavers expanded their international reach by signing with U.S. label Green Linnet, aiming for the…

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Landless - Lúireach cover artwork. The image features a vintage, sepia-toned aesthetic, framed by an orange border. The central composition depicts a delicate arrangement of botanical elements, including leaves, flowers, and ferns, appearing as though preserved or captured in a timeless, almost ethereal state.
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Landless, the Enduring Power and Adaptability of Irish Traditional Music

Ryan Emmert March 4, 2025 No Comments Irish musicLandlessLily PowerMéabh MeirRuth ClintonSinéad Lynchworld music

Landless – Lúireach (Glitterbeat Records, 2024) Landless is a grand Irish quartet that features Lily Power, Méabh Meir, Ruth Clinton, and Sinéad Lynch. This lovely…

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The album cover for The Road Home From Skye: Scottish & Irish Tunes by Stephanie Claussen features a landscape photograph of a Highland valley. A winding river cuts through the green and brown terrain, leading the eye toward towering mountains partially shrouded in mist.
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The Road Home from Skye Through Celtic Harp Music

Ryan Emmert February 28, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicharpStephanie Claussenworld music

Stephanie Claussen – The Road Home from Skye (self-release, 2019) The Road Home from Skye is a collection of traditional Scottish and Irish tunes arranged…

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Ryan David Green - Off and Running cover artwork. A filtered photo or illustration of the artist holding his guitar upright, next to his heart.
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Ryan David Green: Masterful American Roots Guitarist

Ryan Emmert January 25, 2025 No Comments Ryan David Greenworld music

Ryan David Green – Off and Running (self-release, 2024) Ryan David Green, a Berklee College of Music graduate, is known for his intricate yet accessible…

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