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TJ Music’s Best of 2018

on December 30, 2018 at 8:16 am ×

Another year of music is in the books. TJ’s best of 2018 celebrates the diverse work of artists we love, ranging from country legends to impressive newcomers. Thank you to all of our TJ family for contributing […]

JD McPherson Releases Christmas Album Socks

on December 8, 2018 at 7:31 am ×

By Brian Rock JD McPherson is ready to sock it to your tired old Christmas playlist with his festive new release, Socks. McPherson wraps his righteous roots rock riffs in a big ol’ sparkly bow […]

Wayne “The Train” Hancock: Man of the Road

on October 31, 2018 at 8:28 am ×

Welcome to our latest e-Zine, Wayne “The Train” Hancock: Man of the Road. TJ Editor, Courtney S. Lennon takes you to hang out with Wayne “The Train,” listen to stories and see him play. She also […]

A Note From Our Editor

on October 18, 2018 at 9:11 am ×

A Note From Our Editor: When I founded Turnstyled Junkpiled in 2010, I opted to call it an ‘Americana Music Magazine.’ While eight years ago, Americana was the only genre that represented roots music, this […]

Mike Farris’s Silver & Stone

on September 17, 2018 at 8:10 am ×

By Brian Rock “Do you like good music – ah, that sweet Soul music?” If so, then Mike Farris’ new album is definitely for you. Still riding the wave from his 2015 Gospel Grammy Award […]

Song Premiere [James Steinle “Look Out Below Mama” ]

on August 15, 2018 at 11:24 am ×

Turnstyled Junkpiled premieres Austin, Texas, based singer-songwriter, James Steinle’s new song, “Look Out Below Mama,” from his forthcoming, debut album, South Texas Home Coming –due out August, 17, 2018. Produced by John Ross Silva (The Gougers), the […]

Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis Get Wild! Wild! Wild!

on August 7, 2018 at 8:06 am ×

By Brian Rock Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis get wild on their new collaboration, Wild! Wild! Wild! Robbie Fulks brings his critically acclaimed songwriting sensibilities and Linda Gail Lewis brings the “Killer” piano chops […]

Song Premiere [Jack Evan Johnson “The Force”]

on July 10, 2018 at 10:58 am ×

Las Vegas, Nev. native, Nashville, Tenn. based singer-songwriter, Jack Evan Johnson premiers his aggressive new single, “The Force,” the first off his pending fall 2018 release, American Pink. The song was recorded in May, 2018 at Ardent […]

Free Download of Chris Fullerton’s new single “Come On In”

on June 25, 2018 at 6:31 am ×

Eight 30 Records is releasing Chris Fullerton’s new single “Come On In” as a free download today! The emotional song offers a direct rallying cry against President Trump’s controversial “zero tolerance” policy separating immigrant families […]

Kinky Friedman: Deep in the Heart of Texas

on June 18, 2018 at 8:14 am ×

By Terry Paul Roland As the sun sets in Southern California, Kinky Friedman is restless. On the first leg of a national tour in support of his pending release, Circus of Life (his first album […]

Spotlight: Eight 30 Records

on May 31, 2018 at 9:34 am ×

by Terry Paul Roland With origins dating back to 1995, the Americana genre has consistently celebrated artists steeped in American music tradition, following the spirit of talent scout and producer, Ralph Peer and American music […]

[Album Premier] Liz Frame and the Kickers: “Sparrow in a Shoebox”

on May 22, 2018 at 8:19 am ×

Boston-area Americana quartet, Liz Frame and the Kickers, released their debut album, Sooner seven years ago. Their long awaited follow up, Sparrow in a Shoebox, is due out on June 1, 2018. The years between have found powerhouse […]