Put A Record On: A Late-Night Journey Through Country Bandcamp

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We all know that Bandcamp can be a jewel for hidden music, so every now and then I like to take a late-night spin through the site for great new country finds - it's much better for the soul than spending your last waking hours of the day doomscrolling, in my humble opinion. So it's 10 p.m. in Nashville (late for me, no shame! It's been a long ass summer) and here's what I'm discovering - some amazing gems I think we'll be hearing more from soon.

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The Pedal Steel Renaissance

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On John Henry, American Epic Poem

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Put a Record On: Harmonies, Honkytonk and Other Catnip

Welcome back to Don’t Rock the Inbox. Here’s this week’s music recommendation post and playlist, which are for paying subscribers only. If you’re interested in paid content but not able to afford it, shoot us an email. The Good “Too Little, Too Late,” Orville Peck: Absolutely

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The Don't Rock the Inbox Proust-Ish Questionnaire: Caleb Caudle

The Pedal Steel Renaissance

On John Henry, American Epic Poem

Put a Record On: Harmonies, Honkytonk and Other Catnip