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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 […]

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 […]

[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 […]

Radney Foster: Songs, Stories & The Greatest Show On Earth

on March 29, 2018 at 11:49 am ×

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 […]

Interview: Scott B. Bomar, co-author: “Wanda Jackson: Every Night is Saturday Night”

on March 2, 2018 at 3:42 am ×

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

on February 28, 2018 at 6:46 am ×

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 […]