Talking Tucker Wetmore, whose debut, pop-infused record sounds incredibly sure of itself. Whatever side of the country aisle you sit on, it’s hard not to tap your boot in rhythm with his beat. countrycentral.com/reviews/tucker…

There’s some undeniable indie charm in Zach John King’s newest EP, though they’re flashes in a rather dull, unseasoned pan. countrycentral.com/reviews/zach-j…

Wrote about The Castellows and their beautifully challenging new EP that centers around old ideas in new environments. countrycentral.com/reviews/the-ca…

🎶DECK DROP🎶 This week, Libby and Kyler sit down with the ever-thoughtful Zach Russell. They talk about the fire to create, pulling inspiration from nature, Laurel Cove, and self-sufficiency through homesteading. Don't miss it!🔥

"While most traditionalists fight what the world’s made of them, Jesse Daniel seems to be having fun figuring it all out." Read Adam Delahoussaye’s full review of Jessie Daniel’s new album “Son of the San Lorenzo.” countrycentral.com/reviews/jesse-…

Jesse Daniel is back, and he’s sounding crunchier than ever. I took a dive into his newest LP, a sonic sift through the sands of familiar ground. countrycentral.com/reviews/jesse-…

This new Zach Top single great, just gushing with that 90’s feel he’s absorbed in. It’s AJ and Vince Gill to the nines. But I do worry that he’s caving in to the gimmick, doing a tightrope walk between parody and potential. There’s a lot riding on this new record in August.

Not even 12 hours into the rollout and people are already comparing Childers live sessions to a Rick Rubin produced version of the same song

Zach Russell at Laurel Cove Music Festival

Lukas Nelson’s first solo outing has finally arrived, and “American Romance” delivers on almost every front. A summer road trip record grappling with self discovery, family tradition, and how beautifully the two can intermingle. countrycentral.com/reviews/lukas-…

Zach Bryan is the monkey in front of the typewriter for eternity. A lot of it is nonsense, but there are segments of something beautiful every now and then. This is one of those moments. open.spotify.com/track/6s9KM1jK…

Some words on Brent Cobb’s newest record. A frenetic, fast-paced journey to the center of rock and roll. countrycentral.com/reviews/brent-…

Everywhere.

I’m so old this is my second rise of alt-country to live through.

For Country Central, I talked to Okie sensation Kaitlin Butts on how her drama background informs her stage presence and the nature of gender in this genre. Awesome conversation, and such a fun one to write about. countrycentral.com/features/kaitl…

ari aster and the rizzler could make something really great together

A long-winded rant on my least favorite mode of songwriting, and how showing your skillset instead of telling us about it is far more rewarding. countrycentral.com/features/its-t…

Country music’s bull in the china shop is back, and his third record is as scatterbrained as he probably is at this now height of his career. Some words on “Own Worst Enemy” and the flimsy posture of parody. countrycentral.com/reviews/gavin-…