The Music Distillery

Exploring Americana Music Through Interviews, Reviews & Essays

Written by Carol Roth, Jaclyn Nott, Sarah Morris, Jacson Miller, and other guest contributors

About That Song: Karan Casey
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About That Song: Karan Casey

In the 74th edition of our special interview series, Sarah talks to the Irish folk artist about the song that set her on her artistic path and her own powerful songwriting.

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About That Song: The Scarlet Goodbye
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About That Song: The Scarlet Goodbye

In the 73rd edition of our special series, singer-songwriter Sarah Morris interviews two members of the Minnesota alt-rock band about the songs that inspired them to become songwriters.

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About That Song: Caitlin Cannon
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About That Song: Caitlin Cannon

In the 72nd edition of our special series, Sarah talks to the award-winning Tennessee-based singer-songwriter about songs that helped shape her artistic journey, including the new single off her upcoming album.

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About That Song: Brent Fuqua
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About That Song: Brent Fuqua

In the 71st edition of our special interview series, Sarah talks to the in-demand Minnesota mandolinist about the songs that set him on his artistic path and the upcoming digital release of his 2010 album “Songwriter.”

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About That Song: Megan Burtt
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About That Song: Megan Burtt

In the 70th edition of our special series on songwriting, Sarah talks to the Colorado-based artist about influential points in her musical journey and the making of her new album.

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About That Song: Dylan Hicks
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About That Song: Dylan Hicks

In the 69th edition of our special series, Sarah talks to the Minnesota-based experimental multigenre musician, writer, and frontman of the band Dylan Hicks & Small Screens about his own music as well as game-changing influences on his musical journey.

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Music Review: Larry & Joe, ‘Manos Panamericanos’
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Music Review: Larry & Joe, ‘Manos Panamericanos’

On their new album, virtuosic multi-instrumentalists Larry Bellorín (Monagas, Venezuela) and GRAMMY-nominated Joe Troop (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) fuse their respective Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions on the harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, upright bass, guitar, and maracas to prove that music has no borders.

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About That Song: Sarah Larsson of Red Thread
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About That Song: Sarah Larsson of Red Thread

In the 68th edition of our special series on songwriting, Sarah talks to the Minneapolis-based folk ensemble’s frontwoman about the artists, moments and songs that shaped her musical journey.

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About That Song: Sam Graber Band
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About That Song: Sam Graber Band

In the 67th edition of our special series, Sarah talks to the Minneapolis rock band about songs and experiences that helped shape their artistic journeys and their new album.

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About That Song: The Nunnery
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About That Song: The Nunnery

In the 66th edition of our special series, Sarah talks to the unique Minnesota singer-songwriter about songs that helped shape her artistic journey.

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About That Song: Matthew French
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About That Song: Matthew French

In the 65th edition of our special series on songwriting, Sarah talks to the Minnesota-based folk artist about game-changing songs in his artistic journey.

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About That Song: Helene Cronin
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About That Song: Helene Cronin

In the 64th edition of our special series on songwriting, Sarah talks to the Dallas-based artist about influential music in her artistic journey.

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