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by Will Houk- Alt Country, Indie, Folk
Explore the rebellious counterculture, hidden histories, and unexpected connections bridging the worlds of alt-country, indie rock, and punk music. Hosted by Will Houk, Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals is a music history podcast dedicated to the artists who subvert traditional genres and challenge the status quo. From deep dives into the working-class protest music of Woody Guthrie and Johnny Cash to the modern, trailblazing sounds of Orville Peck, Brandi Carlile, Charley Crockett, and Billy Strings, this show traces the thin line between outlaw country grit and independent DIY punk ethics. Whether analyzing classic americana, underground folk, bluegrass, or riot grrrl anthems, we uncover the radical roots behind the music you love.
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- Yesterday8 min
IRON AND WINE, KATIE PRUITT (NOLAN TAYLOR), and MARGO CILKER are in the ROTATION!
This week I wanted to bring you some artists that are a little on the folk side of things. Iron and Wine (Sam Beam) Katie Pruitt, and Margo Cilker all have fresh new music out and they are all incredible artists. Their styles are fairly similar and these songs I have for you this week are really special. Katie Pruitt is doing a duet with Nolan Taylor and their voices work really well together. I hope you dig it!
- 5 days ago19 min
WILLI CARLISLE has a new album out produced by TYLER CHILDERS!
I got to interview Willi Carlisle a few years back and I think he's a really important artist. Part Beat poet, part country musician, the stories he's telling are pertinent to our times. I wanted to share this interview because he has a new album out produced by Tyler Childers that you should check out. I hope you dig it!
- 1 weeks ago8 min
IAN NOE, COLBY T. HELMS and JOHN R. MILLER are in the ROTATION!
This week's rotation features three amazing singer songwriters. Ian Noe, Colby T. Helms, and John R. Miller all have new music out. Their songwriting is really stellar and I am really enjoying the music they are putting out in the world. It's a bit folk, a bit country, and kinda bluegrass as well. I love it, I hope you dig it too!
- 1 weeks ago27 min
COLBY T. HELMS Has Made ONE FOR THE LOSERS
Colby T. Helms is a folk/bluegrass musician from Virginia. He's made a name for himself playing his songs on TikTok and Instagram and developed a following. He's a young guy, but his sound is rooted in the deep music culture of his region. I had him on the show to talk about his new album One For The Loser. I hope you dig it!
- 2 weeks ago8 min
RATBOYS TWIN TEMPLE and JAKE BLOUNT Are In The Rotation!
I have three incredible artists lined up for you this week. Ratboys have a new indie folk album out. Twin Temple brings us the sounds of Satanic Doo-Wop. And Jake Blount has a stringband album that is stellar. I hope you dig it!
- 2 weeks ago22 min
CHARLIE PARR On His New Record ROOMING HOUSE
Charlie Parr is an American folk/blues musician that has been making socially conscious music for decades. Known for his cutting lyricism, he embodies a style of folk that is not seen very often anymore. His style is rooted in the blues, but he's developed a sound all his own. His new album Rooming House is a brilliant look at the working class in America. He's on the show this week to talk about his new album.
- 3 weeks ago7 min
BILLY STRINGS, RHIANNON GIDDENS, and WILLI CARLISLE are in The Rotation!
Billy Strings, Rhiannon Giddens, and Willi Carlisle all have new music out. Willi's new album was produced by Tyler Childers and I feel like you can really hear the influence on this track. Billy Strings continues to kill it with his blend of bluegrass and psychedelic rock. Rhiannon Giddens just never seems to miss. Her new track is beautiful and haunting as usual. This week they are all in The Rotation!
- 3 weeks ago5 min
Kacey Musgraves Teams Up With Mexican Group Intocable For A Spanish Version Of Uncertain TX
Kacey Musgraves has released her first all Spanish song. She teamed up with the ultra-famous Mexican Tejano group Intocable for a new take on her song Uncertain TX. She recently had them on stage to perform the song live. It's a great blend of Country music and Mexican culture and I am here for it!
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About Roots Rednecks and Radicals
Explore the rebellious counterculture, hidden histories, and unexpected connections bridging the worlds of alt-country, indie rock, and punk music. Hosted by Will Houk, Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals is a music history podcast dedicated to the artists who subvert traditional genres and challenge the status quo. From deep dives into the working-class protest music of Woody Guthrie and Johnny Cash to the modern, trailblazing sounds of Orville Peck, Brandi Carlile, Charley Crockett, and Billy Strings, this show traces the thin line between outlaw country grit and independent DIY punk ethics. Whether analyzing classic americana, underground folk, bluegrass, or riot grrrl anthems, we uncover the radical roots behind the music you love.
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