The Alt-Country Show

Jul 15 2024 10 ep. 53 mins 28
The Alt-Country Show Podcast artwork

The Alt-Country show began in 2007, when (host) Emily Smith set out to find bands similar to Wilco, Old 97s, Silver Jews and local groups she'd come to love in her home state of Florida (The Heathens, Band Marino, The Ones to Blame). Over time, she became adept at seeking music and curating playlists full of artists from across the globe. Tune in monthly for the best in alt-country, honky-tonk, Americana, roots, cosmic country, folk, blues... Plus, you'll hear interviews, get tour updates, and keep up with the latest news! The Alt-Country Show puts your terrestrial country station to shame.

  Music
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Chat With Shlomo Franklin

Jul 15 2024 62 mins  
On today's episode, Emily is joined by guest co-host Nathan K. to chat with Nashville-based artist Shlomo Franklin. They discuss his new album, 'Most People Are Lonely,' his experiences touring, his ultra-Orthodox Jewish upbringing, leaving his community to pursue music, and much more. Shlomo is a beautiful human, and that truly shines through in this interview and on h

Chat with Jenny Don't and the Spurs

Jul 01 2024 40 mins  
Jenny Don’t and Kelly Halliburton of Jenny Don’t and the Spurs grace today's episode of The Alt-Country Show. The group's impeccable style is as finely tuned as their blend of indie rock and traditional country, infused with a distinctive Western charm. The band's sound is a combination of influences from their members, Jenny Don’t (vocals/guitar), Kelly Halliburt

Chat with Nicky Diamonds

Jun 21 2024 82 mins  
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Alt-Country Show! Today, we are beyond thrilled to introduce a very special guest, a true gem in the music industry—Nicky Diamonds. Nicky isn’t just another talented musician; he’s a genuine soul whose moving voice, alluring guitar skills, and suave songwriting have completely captivated us and his ever-growing fanbase. Drawing inspi

Chat with Ariel Bui

May 27 2024 69 mins  
Ariel Bui is a Nashville-based musical artist, activist & educator. On today's episode, Ariel joins guest host Brandon Telg to discuss their most recent release, upcoming projects, representation in music, and Cowboy Carter.

Ambient Country + Alt-Country - w/Bob Holmes (SUSS), Stelth Ulvang (Heavy Gus, Lumineers)

Jan 18 2024 61 mins  
Howdy Friends! 🤠 Today, we're shaking things up with a special crossover episode. The Alt-Country Show and Ambient Country podcast have teamed up to introduce you to a genre that might be flying under your radar. But fear not, we've got the lowdown on all things Alt-Country and Ambient Country in today's handpicked mix, curated by the one-and-only Stelth Ulvang (Hea

Chat with Indianna Hale and Jason Cirimele

Nov 15 2023 42 mins  
Emily chats with Indianna Hale about her new album, Yesterday's Glitter, which is out now on Perpetual Doom. Indianna's co-producer Jason Cirimele also joins in on the chat and the two discuss their collaboration on this record, as well as their many additional musical projects. ------ Yesterday’s Glitter, a new record from San Francisco’s Indianna Hale features indie

Chat with Philip Bowen

Aug 04 2023 45 mins  
Philip Bowen chats with Emily about his upcoming debut album, Old Kanawha, his journey on America's Got Talent, growing his TikTok following to over 1 million followers, and the difference between the violin and the fiddle. --------------------------- Philip Bowen is a massively talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a sound that uplifts the soul and is ins

Chat With Willie & The Cigs

Jul 21 2023 33 mins  
Willie & The Cigs join Emily to chat about their debut full-length, Loaded WIth Hits. They chat about the group's success in the Cincinnati, OH music scene, playing shows, dedicated practice schedules, plans for a new album, and how the inner workings of the band's relations are exactly like Fleetwood Mac (kinda). Be sure to support the group by buying their record on

Chat with Joey Frendo

Apr 18 2023 39 mins  
Joey Frendo joins Emily to chat about his debut full-length, ⁠Bound For Heartache which drops April 21st on Horton Records.⁠ They also dive into song meanings/origins, players on the record, sequencing, and all that good stuff. Plus, they bond over living on Tulsa time as they're both residents of the bourgeoning music town. Big thanks to The Housing Crisis for providing t

Chat with liv. and Van Plating

Feb 01 2023 54 mins  
liv. dropped her debut album, Young, Dumb, and In Love this past November. The album was also Indie Americana artist and multi-instrumentalist Van Plating's debut as a producer. The experimental collaboration yielded magic. The album is a youthful, carefree glimpse into the dating life of a woman in her young 20s, navigating the world and learning along the way. On today's episode,