YouTube Gems: Turnpike Troubadours - The Mercury

Turnpike Troubadours - "The Mercury"

From their wonderful new self-titled album out TODAY!

Sturgill Covers Otis Redding

Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires Perform "Sweet Disorder"

Our favorite loud social-justice-minded punk-rootsers Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires tear into their new single, the Stonesy "Sweet Disorder."

Young Valley Performs "The Least That We Can Do"

Here's local (to FTM headquarters, anyway) up-and-coming band Young Valley performing "The Least That We Can Do" in a Portland, OR living room. Check out their excellent 2014 album No Filter for more off-kilter, Parsons-inspired/honky-tonk/folk/Americana.

Doug Moreland Performs "Deep Dark Blue"

From his excellent and swinging (obviously) new album, Bring Back the Swing, here's Doug Moreland and The Flying Armadillos performing "Deep Dark Blue."

William Michael Morgan Performs "Don't Close Your Eyes"

William Michael Morgan is a country newcomer with a throwback sound, as shown on his debut single "I Met a Girl." If he and Mo Pitney can ever get traction at radio, things may be looking up. Here's William performing a Keith Whitley classic.

JJ Grey and Mofro - Jam in the Van "Ol' Glory"

Here's JJ Grey & Mofro performing the title track of their 2015 album Ol' Glory on Jam in the Van.

Jonathan Tyler & Ray Wylie Hubbard Perform "Hey Mama, My Time Ain't Long"

Jason Isbell Performs "Palmetto Rose"

Heathen Sons Perform "Futures"

Here's Heathen Sons performing the song "Futures" from their debut EP Through the Eyes of a Lion.  RIYL: Benchmarks, Kings of Leon, Two Cow Garage, Lucero.

Daniel Romano Performs "The One That Got Away"

Here's Daniel Romano performing "The One That Got Away" from his solidly country and exceptionally entertaining new album, If I've Only One Time Askin'.

Lindi Ortega Performs "Half Moon"

Here's Lindi Ortega performing "Half Moon," the closer from her brand new album Faded Gloryville.

YouTube Gems: Mark Chesnutt Performs "I'll Think of Something"

Jonathan Tyler Performs "Disappear"

From his new album Holy Smokes (out this Friday!), here's Jonathan Tyler performing "Disappear" for Texas Music Scene last year.

How to Become a Bro-Country Singer

This song by The Beaumonts details how to become a very successful
bro or fake-outlaw singer overnight. 

NSFW!

Sturgill Simpson Performs at Lollapalooza After-Show

Eric Church, Ryan Bingham, Joanna Cotten Perform "The Weight"

YouTube Gems: Rival Sons Cover Creedence

Fantastic Negrito: Tiny Desk Concert

RIYL: Leon Bridges, Shovels & Rope, Alabama Shakes, The Deslondes.

Samantha Crain Performs "If I Had a Dollar"

Here's Samantha Crain (with Kierston White and Camille Harp) performing the lovely "If I Had a Dollar" from her new album, Under Branch & Thorn & Tree. RIYL: Emmylou Harris, Jason Isbell, Lake Street Dive.