Happy Friday! Today we're listening to the original "Hardcore Troubadour". Steve Earle carves scars into the American landscape with every chord.

A good one from the vault: Justin Townes Earle performs “Look the Other Way” live on 89.3 The Current 13 years ago. Never gets old.

Every office has its go-to tracks. Around here, Andrew Sa's "Lavender Cowboy" is one we keep circling back to. Listen with us: andrewsa.lnk.to/americanroug

Today marks the anniversary of 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨'𝘴 𝘎𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘔𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘸 from Justin Townes Earle. In this clip, Justin performs the title track live on KEXP’s Radio Day Stage at South by Southwest on March 17, 2012: a great way to celebrate this special album.

Luke Winslow-King's new album 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 is out now. The record finds Winslow-King exploring love, loss, hope, and resilience through the lens of Spanish music and culture. Stream wherever you get your music, and buy the album now at the link in bio.

Today marks the anniversary of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦, the 2008 debut album from Justin Townes Earle. It introduced Justin’s unmistakable voice as a songwriter—rooted in country, blues, & folk, & driven by a distinctive acoustic style. justintownsearle.lnk.to/thegoodlife

Wishing Robbie Fulks a Happy Birthday! We hope you have a wonderful day!

Joelton Mayfield x Turtlebox Audio | Box Session Mayfield brings a unique sound that’s hard to pin down. It’s rooted in country, but not boxed in by it—gritty, honest songwriting layered with a little edge and a whole lot of heart. Catch the full set: www.youtube.com/watch

Andrew Sa’s new single "Lavender Cowboy" has been on heavy rotation around Bloodshot HQ: a little twang and plenty of alt-country heart. Stream the track, and pre-order Sa's debut album, 𝘓𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘸𝘣𝘰𝘺, out June 26th: andrewsa.lnk.to/americanroug

In celebration of Women's History Month, we’re revisiting one of our favorite performances of “Holler” from Louisville sisters Leigh and Chandra Watson. Performed at Garden & Gun, the title track from their 2023 album Holler showcases the duo’s rich harmonies and timeless storytelling.

Luke Winslow-King's upcoming album, 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, is out next week. Co-produced with Roberto Luti, the album leans into more psychedelic and adventurous territory. Pick up your copy on Light Turquoise Vinyl at the Bloodshot Store. lukewinslowking.lnk.to/coastoflight

Justin Townes Earle performs “Lone Pine Hill” live at Sydney’s Annandale Hotel on November 25, 2008. From the Bloodshot Records archives, this performance is a reminder of the power Justin brought to every stage and every song.

Bloodshot’s daddy, Rob Miller, tells his story in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘸: 𝘈 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘐𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤. And then there’s 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘰 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘋𝘰 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦. Start listening, then start reading.

A little honky-tonk, heartbreak and plenty of songs - just the way Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson would like it. This drinking playlist is packed with the kind of tunes that sound best with a cold one in hand. Jam out with us, and have a happy St. Patrick's Day. bloodshot.lnk.to/divebar

Happy Birthday to the Watson Twins! We hope you have a lovely day. To celebrate—and in the spirit of Women's History Month—the twins put together a killer playlist spotlighting some of the women who’ve inspired them along the way. Check it out: bloodshot.lnk.to/Bio

The Bloodshot office jukebox never stops spinning, and this week we’re jammin' out to Lydia Loveless' track "Poor Boy." One for the regular rotation. 📹 The Tomboy Sessions

Happy Friday! Here’s an awesome photo of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris. In 1987, the three icons joined forces to release the collaborative album 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘰. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s the perfect reminder of the power of women supporting women.

Happy Birthday to Luke Winslow-King! Go listen to Luke's new single, "Don't Worry Your Mind," and pre-order his upcoming album, 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, out on March 27th.

Andrew Sa's debut album, 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩, out June 26 on Bloodshot Records, and today he’s sharing the first taste with the lead single, “Lavender Cowboy." Listen to the single now, and pre-order the album: andrewsa.lnk.to/americanroug

𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵-𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 is the fifth studio album by the Missouri-based indie-rock band Ha Ha Tonka, released on this day in 2017. 📹 Ha Ha Tonka - "Everything" Live at Jam in the Van Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.

Check out Luke Winslow-King's new single "Don't Worry Your Mind." His upcoming album, 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, releases March 27, 2026. Listen to the new single and pre-order the album today at the link in our bio.

Happy Friday! In celebration of Women’s History Month, here’s an incredible shot of Maggie Rogers, Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, and Mavis Staples at the 2018 Newport Folk Festival. That’s exactly the face you make when you’re meeting Mavis. 📸: @dannybones64

Recorded by Adam Bednarik at House of David and produced by R.S. Field & Steve Poulton, Justin Townes Earle's 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘈𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘴 dropped 17 years ago today. Stream the record and pick up a physical copy at the link in bio.

March is here and #WomensHistoryMonth is the occasion! Celebrate with us by listening to our playlist featuring some of the leading ladies in defiant roots music including Lydia Loveless, The Watson Twins, Kelly Hogan & more. Listen now: bloodshot.lnk.to/womenshistor...

In honor of the Man in Black and his birthday, February 26, 1932, enjoy some Johnny Cash Bloodshot Covers along with some of our favorite Cash cover songs. 🖤 Go listen at the link in bio.

Happy Birthday to John Doe! Besides co-founding the LA punk band, X, John plays in the country-folk-punk band the Knitters. In 1999 Bloodshot released ‘Poor Little Knitter On The Road: A Tribute To The Knitters’. Enjoy “Cryin’ But My Tears Are Far Away” by Old 97's with John Doe.

Happy Anniversary to Scott H Biram's The Bad Testament. Released OTD in 2017. "This is the kind of guy as likely to yodel his way through an old country song as he is to grind his teeth on some electric blues." -Magnet

Today we're rockin out the debut ablum by Banditos. "The Breeze" explodes out of the speakers.

Happy Friday! Here's an awesome photo of the Highwaymen - Nelson, Jennings, Cash and Kristofferson.

𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘭𝘴𝘦 was released on this day back in 2014. You got a favorite song?

Our friends the Yawpers just announced some tour dates. Catch them if you can.

Happy #ValentinesDay from Bloodshot! Enjoy our most heartwarming of songs and our most heart-wrenching anti-love songs. ❤️🌹 bloodshot.lnk.to/valentines

Send these to the music lover in your life 🖤 Happy Valentine's Day!

Luke Winslow-King's new single "Shoot From The Hip” is out now. It’s the second track of his upcoming album, 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, out on March 27, 2026. Link in bio.

Happy Friday! Here's an amazing photo of Candace Bergen, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson & Burt Reynolds - January 4, 1979.

Happy Anniversary to Nothin' But Blood! Released OTD in 2014. Scott H. Biram's European tour begins February 12!!

Happiest Birthdays to the queen of punk rock, Exene Cervenka! In 2011 Exene released her solo release 'The Excitement of Maybe' on Bloodshot Records. Go give that a listen. And, please promise that you will listen to some X today!

Happy Friday! Merle Haggard with the Strangers. Photo credit: Ken Veeder

Our pal Whitey Morgan is currently on tour. Go check him out if you can. We've had the song "Where Do You Want It?" on repeat.

"Nothing’s Gonna Change… is ultimately the kind of album you can curl up into, let the warm tones surround you." -Paste

"Justin Townes Earle 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘈𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘴 - the result is a nearly flawless, organic LP." -Paste

Wishing the Leading Lady of Country Music, @DollyParton a Happy Birthday! Gosh, do we love Dolly. Here's a few covers of songs by Dolly (or previously recorded by Dolly, plus some of our non-Bloodshot artist favorites). bloodshot.lnk.to/Dolly

Happy Friday! Amazing photo of Hank Thompson from 1961. Hank is most famous for "The Wild Side of Life" - which topped the countrycharts in 1952. Photo credit Chris Skinker.

Hey Nashville, tomorrow's WMOT Finally Friday is two-thirds Bloodshot! Luke Winslow-King and Sammy Brue. Dig it!

"In his first book, 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘰 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘋𝘰 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦, Jonathan Bernstein, a senior research editor at Rolling Stone, unravels the complex life of the late Justin Townes Earle, one of the most underrated songwriters of the 2000s." -Chris Dalla Riva

Bloodshot's Sammy Brue will be heading to Nashville this week for some shows, in-stores and radio ahead of The Journals street date, January 23rd.

Rock & Blues Muse is exclusively premiering Luke Winslow-King’s new video for “Dangerous Blues.” The soulful track is from Luke’s upcoming album 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘖𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, out March 27, 2026. Watch the video now, & listen to the track on all streaming platforms on Monday, January 12th: bit.ly/49uqbrw

Originally released a few years ago exclusively on Tim Heidecker’s Bandcamp, “Cold Medicine” is now available on all streaming services. Don’t miss this charming song. Give it a listen.

Linda Ronstadt performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve back in 1973.

We love this original 1984 ad for the "Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas To Remember" CBS TV Special.