The Music Distillery

Exploring Americana Music Through Interviews, Reviews & Essays

Written by Carol Roth, Sarah Morris, Doyle Turner, Christine Davis, and other guest contributors

Music Review: Riddy Arman
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Music Review: Riddy Arman

This weathered and wise debut album from newcomer Riddy Arman delivers a kind of rich, contemplative sound that evokes the classic country from decades past, full of story and gentle power.

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Music Review: Brother Galen’s On the Way
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Music Review: Brother Galen’s On the Way

Self-proclaimed “street country troubadour” Brother Galen’s newly released album is a surprising and welcome escape into an enchanted forest of Americana you didn’t know you needed.

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Artist Interview: Q&A with j.bell
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Artist Interview: Q&A with j.bell

The frontman of Minnesota roots rockers j.bell and the Lazy Susan Band talks about their album Unreliable Witness and upcoming release show—an unusual quadruple bill.

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