![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/9fd20f53-e76a-4efb-a925-e2ddf09c2607/anastasia-zhenina-2doXWs4uqrg-unsplash.jpg)
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: Red Eye Ruby, ‘The Ruby EP’
The new EP from this genre-defying Minnesota act traverses the excitement and pain inherent in the search for love and pleasure.
![Video Premiere: Destinie Lynn, “Once, Twice”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1662038125031-7PVVKK2JIQ4DQVP9HFIM/Once%2C+Twice+MV+still+3.jpg)
Video Premiere: Destinie Lynn, “Once, Twice”
Get a sneak peek at the L.A. singer-songwriter’s dreamy new music video for her latest single.
![Single Premiere: Destinie Lynn, “Once, Twice”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1661440320054-QLTU3QIV11WCWNTUCSPJ/destinie+single.png)
Single Premiere: Destinie Lynn, “Once, Twice”
Learn about the first single off the L.A.-based folk/country singer-songwriter’s upcoming EP, and get an exclusive early listen!
![Music Review: Anders Jörnesten, ‘Astrology’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1660320418546-NAX1GMV3ZB2PFS9YB5LK/astrology+album+cover.jpg)
Music Review: Anders Jörnesten, ‘Astrology’
The Swedish singer-songwriter’s debut full-length album is a stripped-down contemplation of life, nature and love.
![Music Review: 5 Chicago Artists to Discover](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1659642013430-O3N5WR96X8G9CEATF314/chicago+album+collage+2.jpg)
Music Review: 5 Chicago Artists to Discover
There’s a lot of amazing Americana music coming out of Chicago! Here are five acts with recent releases worth checking out.
![Show Review: The Sapsuckers & The Jenkins Twins at Palmer’s](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1659026045774-G8J5EONAAD17PJUDP90A/VideoCapture_20220728-010103+crop.jpg)
Show Review: The Sapsuckers & The Jenkins Twins at Palmer’s
Two family acts graced the patio stage at Palmer’s Bar in Minneapolis for an evening of dreamy Americana and smart, fun country music.
![Music Review: Shanna in a Dress, ‘Robot’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1658415260143-7H6VGY230SBM08X29Z4A/Shanna+Robot+album+cover.jpg)
Music Review: Shanna in a Dress, ‘Robot’
A recent Nashville arrival delivers her one-of-a-kind blend of absurdity and tragedy on her debut album.
![Music Review & Interview: Parker Twomey, ‘All This Life’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1657824985215-RPKRPNTRSAQTKAWXIF1R/Parker-3-crop-2.jpg)
Music Review & Interview: Parker Twomey, ‘All This Life’
Carol spoke with the Dallas-based up-and-coming singer-songwriter and reviewed his sparkling debut album.
![Show Review: The Resonant Rogues and Steam Machine at Icehouse](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1657297421268-O4DT79VANJJM9FHVTD31/Steam+Machine+%26+Resonant+Rogues.jpg)
Show Review: The Resonant Rogues and Steam Machine at Icehouse
A lively and engaging pair of acts delivered old-time music with fresh perspectives.
![Event Review: 2022 Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1656703378001-H0WW3ZO7BPRO50KGN3B7/Resonant+Rogues.jpg)
Event Review: 2022 Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The bluegrass-focused festival’s 2022 lineup was stacked with heavy hitters, but the lower-profile acts were just as impressive.
![New Video Series ‘Dissonance Sessions’ Explores Mental Health Through Music](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1655309377973-80780ZHGMA2ETV4GKTVX/Charlie+Parr+and+Sarah+Souder+Johnson+Interview.jpg)
New Video Series ‘Dissonance Sessions’ Explores Mental Health Through Music
Minnesota artists open up about mental health and how it shapes and is affected by their music in this powerful, revealing interview series.
![Event Review: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Day Four](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1654620996341-U27CZ7RTPWIDXLO8UY83/FAI-Folk-Logo-Navy-2000.png)
Event Review: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Day Four
FAI’s first hybrid conference in late May was a wild (and rewarding) ride for this first-timer. This is the final piece of an immersive four-part series about my experience.
![Event Review: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Day Three](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1654620996341-U27CZ7RTPWIDXLO8UY83/FAI-Folk-Logo-Navy-2000.png)
Event Review: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Day Three
FAI’s first hybrid conference in late May was a wild (and rewarding) ride for this first-timer. This is part three of an immersive four-part series about my experience.
![Event Review: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Day Two](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1654620996341-U27CZ7RTPWIDXLO8UY83/FAI-Folk-Logo-Navy-2000.png)
Event Review: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Day Two
FAI’s first hybrid conference in late May was a wild (and rewarding) ride for this first-timer. This is part two of an immersive four-part series about my experience.
![Event Review: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Day One](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1654620996341-U27CZ7RTPWIDXLO8UY83/FAI-Folk-Logo-Navy-2000.png)
Event Review: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Day One
FAI’s first hybrid conference in late May was a wild (and rewarding) ride for this first-timer. This is part one of an immersive four-part series about my experience.
![Single Premiere: Cole Diamond, “Golden Rule”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1654180298510-FUTRGVOHZ3Z2SIZXS2ZR/Golden+rule+single+artwork.jpeg)
Single Premiere: Cole Diamond, “Golden Rule”
Take a listen to the Minnesota country artist’s new single, a classic honky-tonk shuffle and the second of six tracks he’s releasing over the next few months!
![Single Premiere: Jeffrey Robert Larson, ‘Promises’ (feat. Clare Doyle)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1653574203717-3PUXNMF55W5KPMG3ZLQ6/promisesart.jpg)
Single Premiere: Jeffrey Robert Larson, ‘Promises’ (feat. Clare Doyle)
A veteran Twin Cities country artist and a relative newcomer to the scene join forces on an exquisite honky-tonk heartbreaker. Hear it first here!
![Single Premiere: Tommy Goodroad, ‘Linger’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1652734042013-CN6G778PZ3BEX6BDUZC1/Tommy+Goodroad.+Photo+by+Graham+Buss.jpg)
Single Premiere: Tommy Goodroad, ‘Linger’
Get an exclusive first listen to the Midwest country act’s new track, dropping May 20, which puts an unexpected honky-tonk spin on a classic 90s alternative radio hit!
![Music Review & Interview: Fellow Pynins’ Lady Mondegreen](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1652731668448-DFT5C44QKKFEH0MDSFO4/Front+Album+.jpg)
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.
![Tips for Festival-Goers From Blue Ox Organizers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcb0b15d03a5318f3f20aa/1652373454516-J61YEPVERAP75UC54OHV/2021_blue_ox_music_festival_aerial_ivy_media-min+%281%29.jpg)
Tips for Festival-Goers From Blue Ox Organizers
We spoke to three co-founders about the iconic Wisconsin music festival—and got some insider tips for prospective attendees!