Dylan LeBlanc grew up in the Deep South, but his languid Americana merges the insight of Townes Van Zandt and the shimmering harmonies and jangly guitar rock of Fleet Foxes. His fifth album, the critically acclaimed “Coyote,” tells the story of a man on the edge who lives dangerously, borne out of LeBlanc’s experiences.

“The result is an oftentimes riveting set, the listener transported to a smoky realm where a sure thing is illusion and safety is near impossible to come by,” wrote a No Depression reviewer. Metacritic, the reviews consolidator, gives it an 84 out of 100.

Texas-based David Ramirez releases his sixth album in 2025, the latest in an evolving and maturing career. He has embraced country and folk and even R&B. Think Neil Young and The Cure sung with a passion that grabs you by the collar. “His songs aren’t just songs but sonic narratives where he can openly cast his soul out for the world to see,” wrote one admirer.