A look at new releases by a public defender turned singer, a would-be Nashville star drifting into rock and roll and a singer/songwriter known for folk-punk who overcame the odds.

Rayland Baxter returns with a largely self-created album produced during the lockdown. Emily Scott-Robinson has a new ep of songs for the witches of Macbeth. Melissa Carper is back with Ramblin’ Soul, showcasing her versatility in playing classic Americana.

With newfound independence, Laura Veirs released a gorgeous new album. Fantastic Cat is a new supergroup of well-seasoned singer-songwriters. Tami Neilson's new classic country release includes a duet with Willie Nelson.

This week on Open Air Currents, a fun summer release by G Love, Andrew Bird waxes philosophical on Inside Problems, a new release from Canadian folk duo Mama’s Broke and Adrian Quesada’s new album of boleros.

There's been an avalanche of great new music to sort through these last few weeks. Time to play a little catch-up here on ‘Currents’ including a special introduction to the new release from the Tedeschi Trucks Band, which, forgive me, is a total monster.

This week, new music from a Southern Oregon favorite; a more mainstream release from a band that helped make Old Time music cool again; new folk from a singer/songwriter from Kentucky, and some roots rock from Santa Cruz.

This week on Open Air: new music from living legends. Hear the latest from Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, and a tribute to Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee by Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal.

From guitar driven indie rock by an Irish LGBTQ four piece to obscure classic country covers, we have a diverse line up of new albums for you this week on Open Air.

Each week we review hundreds of releases from a wide variety of musicians. Here are a few of the new albums you'll hear on Open Air this week.

Each week we review hundreds of releases from a wide variety of musicians. Here are a few of the new albums you'll hear on Open Air this week.