This is going to be an ongoing thread about some new music I’ve been listening to lately. So much greatness out there; the living is easy, so dive right in…

Nathan Salsburg, William Tyler and Zak Riles have a new track up on Bandcamp with all proceeds donated to Charles Booker's campaign for US Senate between now and Kentucky's primary election, June 23. Donate a just one dollar (or more!) and download here: https://nathansalsburg.bandcamp.com/track/second-moon

Scott Hirsch (Hiss Golden Messenger) just released this terrific recording of his hot band live in Tulsa from a couple years ago. Listen here: https://scott-hirsch.bandcamp.com/album/hirsch-and-the-minglers-live-at-the-colony-tulsa-march-17-2018 Cassette or download are just $6.

Among other recordings, Scott also has his 2016 album ‘Blue Rider Songs’ up on Bandcamp with three must-hear bonus songs: https://scott-hirsch.bandcamp.com/album/blue-rider-songs This album is a total winner.

The Tompkins Square label just released the 10th compilation in a long-running solo acoustic guitar series. This one, ‘Imaginational Anthem Vol. X : Overseas Edition’ has music inspired by John Fahey and American primitivism compiled by @dying4badmusic.
https://tompkinssquare.bandcamp.com/album/imaginational-anthem-vol-x-overseas-edition

You absolutely can’t go wrong with exploring ANY music released by NYC’s tremendoius, 75 Dollar Bill. Here’s their latest: https://75dollarbill.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cafe-oto

I just got hipped to the fascinating music of Chicago’s, Sip. Hard to describe but touchstones for me were (a laid-back) Martin Rev sound, or maybe Niger’s, Mamman Sani. Check the band’s ’Leos Naturals’ released this Spring: https://sip-groop.bandcamp.com/album/leos-naturals

If you haven’t heard the gorgeous guitar and voice of Kentucky’s Joan Shelley your really missing out. Most are on the stellar @NoQuarterRex label, but here’s a name-your-price digital single and Joan’s latest: https://joanshelley.bandcamp.com/track/bed-in-the-river-2

Do you know the band SUSS? Some kinda ambient Americana, done with pedal steel, ebow, guitar and loops by Pat Irwin, Gary Leib and friends. Here’s their latest: https://suss.bandcamp.com/album/high-line-b-sides.

You may know Pat Irwin @patirwinmusic from a few of his many previous bands: 8 Eyed Spy, The Raybeats, and as a co-arranger with Lydia Lunch on her ‘Queen Of Siam’ album. Gary Leib was a founding member of the great Boston, Rhode Island band, Rubber Rodeo.

Arizona desert, space-rockers @LaCerca have a great new album out today. All instrumental, drone-ambient soundscapes. Front cover features a @katiastraeir photograph and I worked on the overall design. 'A Nice Sweet Getaway' available here: http://lacercaband.bandcamp.com 

Check this new 75 Dollar Bill live recording from 2017 with a nine piece band. Sooo many transcendental moments. You gotta hear it. Up on Bandcamp with all proceeds direct to the band today: https://75dollarbill.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-roulette