Americana
Elvis Presley's Hair Wax
A tub of Black & White pomade that unlocked a new chapter.
Paul Dettmann
Emma Grace Glover
Soul Horse by Emma Grace Glover
I've been listening to another doozy. Soul Horse is out today!
Live
Ron's Honky Tonk
What a night! Ron's Honky Tonk and Briar Bookings hosted an all-female Country showcase at the Water Rats featuring Katrina Cain, Paige King Johnson and the incredible July Moon on 11 March 2026.
Sweet Megg
Sweet Megg in London
I had been looking forward to this one. Megg's 2025 album "Never Been Home" was the first full album I ever reviewed, right at the beginning of the Vibes, one year ago.
PKJ
Q&A with Paige King Johnson
As Paige lands in the UK for a 10-day whirlwind tour, we sat down for a fireside chat. I hope she packed all of her waterproof gear.
Rae Isla & Fox Palmer at The Drawing Room
I'm still reeling from an unforgettable evening in Chesham, England, with an LA-based singer-songwriter I've been listening to since last spring. And new to me, Fox Palmer, a London-based artist.
Kimberly Kelly Has a Massive Surprise
"Stripper For A Week" is a jaw-dropping new angle from the most modern day woman of all, Kimberly Kelly
Cyrena Wages
One Year of the Vibes
No single piece of my writing has ever caused such a domino effect before. Quite by accident, I started a country/roots/Americana music newsletter one year ago today!
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is Winning it Already
"Watch Me Win It" is out now and is another alluring release from Queen Anne.
Paige King Johnson is Feelin' Old
Out today, a thoughtful slow burner from PKJ: I Get Old Too
If I Ever Lost You by Mose Wilson and Hannah Juanita
Hannah Juanita and Mose Wilson announce a new country EP "If I Ever Lost You" and the happy couple release their first duet single today, in time for Valentine's Day.
Slip in Mules by Sweet Megg
My first full album review from 2025 was Sweet Megg's brilliant Never Been Home. Slip in Mules marks the first of a new batch of jazz covers and re-interpretations that is every bit as good.