TJ West: Bonnie Whitmore
By Kim Grant Bonnie Whitmore once asked of the Dallas Observer “Where is the Liz Phair of today?” The Austin-based musician answered that question with her 2016 album, Fuck With Sad Girls, her feminist album […]
Sarah Shook and the Disarmers’ Releases New Album Years
By Brian Rock Sarah Shook and the Disarmers exploded onto the American scene with their 2017 release, Sidelong. Now they’re back to throw gas on that fire with their new album, Years. Inspired by the […]
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Song Premier: “The River” from Floater: A Tribute to the Tributes to Gary Floater
Austin based label, Eight 30 Records will release the eighteen-song album, Floater: A Tribute to the Tributes to Gary Floater, May 4, 2018. A native of Missouri, Gary Floater, who is best known for his […]
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Radney Foster: Songs, Stories & The Greatest Show On Earth
Welcome to TJ Music’s first eZine. Radney Foster: Songs, Stories & The Greatest Show On Earth. TJ Editor, Courtney S. Lennon, takes you to hang out with one the greatest songwriters of their generation, listen to […]
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Wanda Jackson: The Queen of Cool
By Courtney S. Lennon, Editor It is mid-September, 2017. Wanda Jackson, The First Lady of Rockabilly, is at home in Oklahoma, the place of her birth and where she has spent almost her entire life. […]
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Features
Radney Foster: Songs, Stories & The Greatest Show On Earth
Welcome to TJ Music’s first eZine. Radney Foster: Songs, Stories & The Greatest Show On Earth. TJ Editor, Courtney S. Lennon, takes you to hang out with one the greatest songwriters of their generation, listen to […]
Reviews
Sarah Shook and the Disarmers’ Releases New Album Years
By Brian Rock Sarah Shook and the Disarmers exploded onto the American scene with their 2017 release, Sidelong. Now they’re back to throw gas on that fire with their new album, Years. Inspired by the […]
Gonzo Country
Women For Wanda: A Tribute To The Queen of Rockabilly
In 1995, Pam Tillis, Wanda Jackson, Iris Dement and Rosie Flores played “Live at The Ryman,” a show that included an all female line up and band. As part of TJ’s Wanda Week, we continue the […]
TJ WEST
TJ West: Bonnie Whitmore
By Kim Grant Bonnie Whitmore once asked of the Dallas Observer “Where is the Liz Phair of today?” The Austin-based musician answered that question with her 2016 album, Fuck With Sad Girls, her feminist album […]
Recent Articles
Andrew Sheppard’s Steady Your Aim
By Brian Rock Andrew Sheppard aims to please on his second album, Steady Your Aim. Continuing the authentic and distinctive Americana sound he developed on 2015’s Far From Here, Sheppard steadies his reputation as an […]
The Top of the World by 6 String Drag
By Brian Rock 6 String Drag invites you to take a trip to The Top of the World on their third full length release. Playing pure, unadulterated Rock N Roll, the band seems blissfully unconcerned […]
Interview: Scott B. Bomar, co-author: “Wanda Jackson: Every Night is Saturday Night”
Legendary rockabilly and country music pioneer Wanda Jackson released her first-ever autobiography, Every Night Is A Saturday Night: A Country Girl’s Journey To The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, co-written by Scott B. Bomar. Wanda […]
Women For Wanda: A Tribute To The Queen of Rockabilly
In 1995, Pam Tillis, Wanda Jackson, Iris Dement and Rosie Flores played “Live at The Ryman,” a show that included an all female line up and band. As part of TJ’s Wanda Week, we continue the […]
Anderson East’s “Encore”
By Josh Schott Anderson East is one of the most interesting artists in the Americana scene today. His debut album Delilah gleamed with potential. Particularly East has a voice most singers dream of having: it’s […]
TJ West Video Premiere: Calico the band’s “Fine Line”
By Kim Grant “Living in Los Angeles, we’re surrounded by dreamers and are dreamers ourselves. There is a point where delusions become pitfalls on the path to fulfilling one’s dreams or worse, it can destroy […]
TJ Music’s Best of 2017
Another year of great music is in the books. TJ’s best of 2017 celebrates the work of artists we love, ranging from country legends to impressive newcomers. Thank you to all of our TJ family, who contributed […]
Turnpike Troubadours’ A Long Way From Your Heart
By Josh Schott If you explore the independent country scenes, you will undoubtedly come across the dynamic Oklahoma outfit of Turnpike Troubadours. They have racked up wide critical acclaim and are fueled by a fiercely […]
Lydia Loveless’ Boy Crazy and Single(s)
By Mercedes Mill Lydia Loveless rocks out on Boy Crazy and Single(s) with a potent mix of strength and vulnerability. Featuring a reissue of her 2013 EP, Boy Crazy, this new release includes six additional […]
Chris Hillman’s Still Flying High on New Album, Bidin’ My Time
By Terry Roland Chris Hillman’s first solo album in a decade provides a roadmap through his 55-year career. Never one to base his work on the past, Hillman has brought to the album, continuity, with […]
Rob Williams’ An Hour Before Daylight
By Brian Rock Rob Williams gets up early to share his new album, An Hour Before Daylight. This, his third full length release, sees Williams continue his unique, melodic hook-laden style of Folk-abilly. Perhaps inspired […]
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