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Patty Griffin releases “Ohio” from American Kid
Posted on 03.27.2013 | No CommentsNew music from Patty Griffin! “Ohio” off of the upcoming American Kid album (May 7). The track heavily features Robert Plant and is apparently was inspired by stories of the... -
“That’s Who I Am” – New track from Neko Case with T Bone Burnett and John Mellencamp
Posted on 03.21.2013 | No CommentsBrand new from “The Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” a southern gothic musical from Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, Neko Case sings “That’s Who I Am.” The... -
Video: Shovels & Rope – “Birmingham” on Letterman
Posted on 01.31.2013 | No CommentsCheck out Shovels & Rope (Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst) performing their foot-stomping tune, “Birmingham” on Letterman. -
Austin City Limits 2012 Line-Up Announcement
Posted on 05.23.2012 | No CommentsIt’s here… the full line up of the nearly sold-out Austin City Limits Festival. What jumps out here at Uncommon Music? Neil Young and Crazy Horse (headlining Saturday), Florence +... -
Watch: The Making of Brandi Carlile’s new record and “Hard Way Home”
Posted on 05.10.2012 | 1 CommentBrandi’s new record, Bear Creek, will be out June 5th but you can get a sneak listen and watch some cute footage from the making of the album below and... -
Abigail Washburn talks Building US-China relations…by banjo @ TED
Posted on 04.13.2012 | No CommentsOur favorite banjo-pickin’ ambassador, Abigail Washburn, spoke at TED about her experiences in China, connecting people with music. Watch it below: -
Slim Richey Benefit – Threadgill’s, TX
Posted on 04.09.2012 | No CommentsAustin musicians and music lovers gathered at Threadgill’s April 1 for a day-long concert benefiting Jitterbug Viper guitarist, Slim Richey, who was hit by a car while loading gear on... -
Listen to: Martin Sexton’s “Fall Like Rain”
Posted on 01.24.2012 | No CommentsHitting streets today is Martin Sexton’s gorgeous 5-song EP, here’s the title track: -
Listen to “Wishing Well” from Cheyenne Marie Mize
Posted on 01.20.2012 | No CommentsOne of our new favorite songs from songstress Cheyenne Marie Mize called “Wishing Well.” Wishing Well -
Listen to: Heartless Bastards New Single “Parted Ways”
Posted on 12.01.2011 | No CommentsErica Wennerstrom and the rest of the Heartless Bastards released a single today, first off their upcoming record, “Arrow,” out Valentine’s Day 2012. Give it a listen and see when... -
Listen to: “Bottom of the River” from Delta Rae
Posted on 10.31.2011 | No CommentsYour Halloween treat: a new video from North Carolina’s Delta Rae. -
Austin Musicians for Austin Musicians – Red Shed Tavern, TX
Posted on 09.12.2011 | No CommentsIn response to the recent wildfires that have damaged over 1,000 homes in Bastrop, Texas, a variety of Austin musicians including Shelley King, Carolyn Wonderland, John Pointer, Wendy Colonna, Shawn... -
Listen to “Ledbellies (Hurt My Pride) from Cowboy and Indian
Posted on 07.15.2011 | No CommentsNew from Cowboy and Indian (led by Jazz Mills and Jesse Plemons with Daniel James of Leopold and his Fiction, Peder Gilham, Dorian Colbert and Stephanie Hunt. Ledbellies (Hurt My... -
Gillian Welch announces “The Harrow & The Harvest”
Posted on 05.25.2011 | No CommentsThe rumors are true! There’s a new Gillian Welch record out June 28, 2011 called The Harrow & The Harvest. It’s ten songs, unsurprisingly produced by David Rawlings and recorded... -
Looking forward to New Orleans Jazz Festival 2011
Posted on 04.22.2011 | No CommentsJazz Fest, or, as it’s properly known, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, is that wild annual celebration NOLA music and culture. Now in its 42nd year, Jazz Fest... -
Million Musicians March for Peace – Texas State Capitol
Posted on 03.21.2011 | No CommentsPhotos by Nichole Wagner -
Neko Case talks cars, music and t-shirts
Posted on 03.11.2011 | No CommentsWith a week remaining in the “Mercury Cougar Muscle Car ‘Splosion” raffle benefiting 826 National, Neko Case kindly took some time to speak with us about the beautiful car on... -
The Madness is Upon Us: SXSW 2011
Posted on 02.27.2011 | No CommentsIt’s that time of year again (March 15-20), the thousands of musicians and hoards of “industry” folks flood the streets of Austin taking up parking, causing traffic jams and generally... -
Steve Hopson’s “Where the Music Meets the Eye” Photo Exhibit
Posted on 02.24.2011 | No CommentsOur friend and contributor, Steve Hopson, just opened his gallery of musical photographs at the Hyde Park Grill on Duval at 42nd in Austin. Featuring artists such as Willie Nelson,... -
Daniel Johnston’s 50th Birthday
Posted on 01.22.2011 | No CommentsFor his 50th birthday celebration, folk-legend Daniel Johnston stopped by the old Sound Exchange and his iconic mural of Jeremiah the Innocent (otherwise known as the “Hi How Are You?”... -
Video: She & Him “Don’t Look Back”
Posted on 01.21.2011 | No CommentsDebuting on Design*Sponge earlier this week, She & Him’s obscenely cute, retro-throwback video for “Don’t Look Back.” from Volume II She & Him – Don’t Look Back from Merge Records... -
Win Neko Case’s “Middle Cyclone” Car
Posted on 01.13.2011 | 1 CommentEver ready to lend a hand, Neko Case is raffling the super awesome 1967 Mercury Cougar from the cover of “Middle Cyclone” – benefitting the folks at 826 National .... -
Upcoming Releases February 2011
Posted on 01.11.2011 | No CommentsKeep your eyes out for new releases from Todd Snider (at his best – live!), Over the Rhine (with Joe Henry, guest appearance by Lucinda Williams), Drive By Truckers, Bright... -
Countdown to the Americana Music Association Awards
Posted on 08.30.2010 | No CommentsThis year, the Americana Music Association could simply give every nominee an award. We imagine that would be easier than debating the merits of each of the albums, artists and...