Melissa Clarke

Washington, D.C.

Managing Editor at Americana Highways

Managing Editor at Americana Highways —@AmericanaHiways, collector of music stories, philosophy PhD, environmentalist, a boy's mom.

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Meg Whalen "The Break" • Americana Highways

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Meg Whalen – “The Break”Americana Highways is premiering Meg Whalen’s song “The Break,” which was co-written by New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Meg Whalen with Rob Tanico. The music was produced by Ian Pollack and Rob Tanico; engineered by Nick Semanchick and Evan Rudenjack; and mastered by Lakehouse Recording Studios.
Digney Fignus "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" • Americana Highways

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Digney Fignus “The Emperor Wears No Clothes”Americana Highways presents this video premiere of Digney Fignus’ song “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” from his forthcoming album Black and Blue – The Brick Hill Sessions. The music was produced by Digney, engineered by Jon Evans; and mastered by Mark Allen Miller at Radio Valkyrie. This song will be available on June 20.
Jon Spear "You Always Know the Devil By His Smell" • Americana Highways

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Jon Spear “You Always Know the Devil By His Smell”Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Jon Spear ‘s song “You Always Know the Devil By His Smell” from his forthcoming album. “You Always Know the Devil By His Smell” was produced, mixed and mastered by Andrew Fritz Waldeck of Union Hill Recording. “You Always Know the Devil By His Smell” is Jon Spear on vocals, Jasper Oliver on fiddle, and backing vocals by Spear and Andrew Waldeck.
ROREY "Nobody's Fault But My Own" • Americana Highways

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

photo by Ebru Yildiz, with make up by cassandra lee and styling by emma wendroff ROREY “Nobody’s Fault But My Own”Americana Highways brings you this video premiere of ROREY’s song “Nobody’s Fault But My Own,” from her forthcoming EP Dysphoria, due for release on June 20th via Killphonic Records. Dysphoria was produced by ROREY and Scott Effman; mixed by Nathan Philips; and mastered by Brian Callhoon. We had a chance to have a brief chat with ROREY about the video and the song.
Song Premiere: Hannah DeLynn “Blood Alone”

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Hannah DeLynn – “Blood Alone” Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Hannah Delynn’s song “Blood Alone” (co-written with Maya de Vitry) from Hannah’s forthcoming album Trust Fall, which was produced by Maya de Vitry; engineered by Ethan Jodziewicz with additional engineering by Alex Wilder; mixed by Jason Richmond; and mastered by John McLaggen. The album was recorded at “In the Pines” cabin in Monteagle, TN, and at The Secret Woods in Nashville, and will be available on September 5.
Song Premiere: Cali Navarro “You & Me”

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Cali Navarro – “You & Me” Americana Highways presents this premiere of Cali Navarro’s song “You & Me” from her forthcoming album. The song was produced and mixed by Keegan Ferrell, and mastered by Fred Miller. “You & Me” is Cali Navarro on vocals, and Keegan Ferrell on guitars, piano and keys.
Haystack Slim & the Broken Arrow "Bad Behavior" • Americana Highways

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Haystack Slim and the Broken Arrow – “Bad Behavior”Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Haystack Slim and the Broken Arrows’ song “Bad Behavior” from their forthcoming album Whiskey Rainbow. Whiskey Rainbow was produced, mixed and mastered by Ryan Finley, and recorded by Don Farwell and Ryan Finley. Musicians on “Bad Behavior” are Justin McNutt on vocals and guitars; Ryan Finley on lead guitar; Joe Filkins on bass; and Bradley Stewart on drums.
Chambers DesLauriers "Written in the Stars" • Americana Highways

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Chambers DesLauriers “Written in the Stars”Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Chambers DesLauriers’ song “Written in the Stars” from their forthcoming album Our Time To Ride, which is set for release on Aug 22 via 40 Below Records. Our Time to Ride was recorded at Studio Mixart Montreal, Forty Below Studios in LA, and Sound Arts Studio in Houston. It was produced by Eric Corne.
Song Premiere: Pat Hatt “Lyin’ to Yourself”

2 weeks ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Pat Hatt “Lyin’ to Yourself” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Pat Hatt’s song “Lyin’ to Yourself,” from his forthcoming self-titled album, which was recorded at Tiny Creatures Studio in Joshua Tree, California and is set for release in July. The album was produced, engineered and mixed by Alex Newport, and mastered by Carl Saff. “Lyin’ to Yourself” is Pat Hatt on vocals and guitar; Andrew Burton on lead guitar; Alex Newport on bass; and Nick Lowry on drums.
Video Premiere: Ben Bostick “Heavy Heart”

2 weeks ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Ben Bostick – “Heavy Heart”Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Ben Bostick’s song “Heavy Heart” from his new album Become Other, which is releasing June 13. Become Other was created through a unique and meticulous process by Ben. He explains: “First I conceived of the overall concept, using this Beethovenian heroic symphony model to go on a journey of great struggle from dark to light.