New Slang

227: Josh Crutchmer

Send us a textOn Episode 227, I'm joined by esteemed journalist and writer Josh Crutchmer (Rolling Stone, New York Times, etc.). During this sit down in Okemah, OK during this summer's Woodyfest, we talk to Crutchmer about The Turnpike Troubadours, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Wyatt Flores, writing books--his latest being Never Say Never--and the current climate of Americana, Red Dirt, & Country music. Our presenting partner on this episode of New Slang is OG Lone Star, your go-to spot for both new and vintage Lone Star gear. Officially licensed and Texas based. OG Lone Star Official SiteOG Lone Star InstagramKat Swansey PhotographyTom Mooney's Almanac: A Substack Newsletterthomasdmooney.comNew Slang Merch StoreNew Slang InstagramNew Slang Subscribe LinksNew Slang's theme music is "Black Horses" by Bristen Phillips.Support the show

226: Ashton Naylor, Cameron Allbright, & Hank Weaver

Send us a textOn Episode 226, I'm joined by a trio of up and coming Texas songwriters--Ashton Naylor, Cameron Allbright, and Hank Weaver. The three have been making waves down around San Marcos the past couple of years, having ushered in a new class of Texas artists from the hotspot. During this episode, we talk about Songwriter Nights across the state, the latest and upcoming projects, and what it's like to be a new artist in 2025. Our presenting partner on this episode of New Slang is OG Lone Star, your go-to spot for both new and vintage Lone Star gear. Officially licensed and Texas based. OG Lone Star Official SiteOG Lone Star InstagramKat Swansey PhotographyTom Mooney's Almanac: A Substack Newsletterthomasdmooney.comNew Slang Merch StoreNew Slang InstagramNew Slang Subscribe LinksNew Slang's theme music is "Black Horses" by Bristen Phillips.Support the show

225: Hayes Carll

Send us a textOn Episode 225, I'm joined by Texas songwriter Hayes Carll. We talk about his upcoming album, We're Only Human (out August 8), collaborating with The Band of Heathens, songwriting, finding the middle ground, and how folks like Ray Wylie Hubbard (who briefly cameos) influenced and inspired Carll's generation of songwriters. Our presenting partner on this episode of New Slang is OG Lone Star, your go-to spot for both new and vintage Lone Star gear. Officially licensed and Texas based. OG Lone Star Official SiteOG Lone Star InstagramKat Swansey PhotographyTom Mooney's Almanac: A Substack Newsletterthomasdmooney.comNew Slang Merch StoreNew Slang InstagramNew Slang Subscribe LinksNew Slang's theme music is "Black Horses" by Bristen Phillips.Support the show

224: Muscadine Bloodline

Send us a textWelcome back to New Slang. On Episode 224, I'm joined by Alabama country duo, Muscadine Bloodline. We recorded this interview a few weeks back with Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton when Muscadine Bloodline headlined CottonFest out at Cook's Garage in Lubbock, Texas. On this episode, we talk about their latest albums, The Coastal Plain and ...And What Was Left Behind, diving into their spin on Southern gothic storytelling, maturation as songwriters, building canon & lore, songwriting in Nashville, and collecting idioms.Our presenting partner on this episode of New Slang is OG Lone Star, your go-to spot for both new and vintage Lone Star gear. Officially licensed and Texas based. OG Lone Star Official SiteOG Lone Star Instagramthomasdmooney.comNew Slang Merch StoreNew Slang InstagramNew Slang Subscribe LinksNew Slang's theme music is "Black Horses" by Bristen Phillips.Support the show

223: Randy Rogers

Send us a textWelcome back to New Slang. On Episode 223, I'm joined by Texas singer-songwriter Randy Rogers. We recorded this episode a few weeks back out at Cook's Garage during this year's CottonFest. On this episode, we talk about the 20th anniversary of their breakout album Rollercoaster, working with the likes of Radney Foster & Sean McConnell, what makes him gravitate towards an outside song cut, the meteoric rise of Parker McCollum (an often collaborator), and what's around the corner release wise for Rogers. Our presenting partner on this episode of New Slang is OG Lone Star, your go-to spot for both new and vintage Lone Star gear. Officially licensed and Texas based. OG Lone Star Official SiteOG Lone Star Instagramthomasdmooney.comNew Slang Merch StoreNew Slang InstagramNew Slang Subscribe LinksNew Slang's theme music is "Black Horses" by Bristen Phillips.Support the show