The Music Distillery

Exploring Americana Music Through Interviews, Reviews & Essays

Written by Carol Roth, Jaclyn Nott, Sarah Morris, Jacson Miller, and other guest contributors

Music Review & Interview: Fellow Pynins’ Lady Mondegreen
Jaclyn Nott Jaclyn Nott

Music Review & Interview: Fellow Pynins’ Lady Mondegreen

This Oregon-based folk duo with Minneapolis ties celebrate the traditional music of Ireland, the British Isles, Newfoundland and Appalachia on their stunning new album, Lady Mondegreen. By evoking the history, stories, landscapes, ancestry, passion and tragedy of the people from these regions, this album offers listeners a musical conduit to explore their own experiences and emotions.

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Artist Q&A: Brandon Henry of Art Vandalay
Carol Roth Carol Roth

Artist Q&A: Brandon Henry of Art Vandalay

As the Americana rockers prepare for a long-delayed album release show, the band’s founding member shared his thoughts about their recent record Champagne & Chandeliers and more.

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Top 5 Ways to Support Musicians & Venues in 2022
Jaclyn Nott Jaclyn Nott

Top 5 Ways to Support Musicians & Venues in 2022

When times are tough, supporting the artists who create the music that support us makes us part of an ecosystem, a community based on connection, love, and joy. A community that shows up for each other is only stronger for its struggles.

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Music Review: Boots & Needles
Carol Roth Carol Roth

Music Review: Boots & Needles

The self-titled debut EP from this charming Minnesota duo is like a candy sampler, with tantalizing tastes of what’s to come.

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Music Review: Russell James’ ‘Feel Your Pain’
Jaclyn Nott Jaclyn Nott

Music Review: Russell James’ ‘Feel Your Pain’

Native American indie-folk singer songwriter Russell James’ fourth album dives down into struggles with autism, depression, and trauma but also provides space to explore vulnerability, pain, and transcendence.

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