March 9, 2015 4:22 PM PDT
I'm always on the lookout for great songwriters, particularly the Americana-ish ones who aren't afraid to get dark and tragic. Some of my favorites I've discovered over the last year (I'm sure you've heard of some, but hey, on the off chance you missed em):
Jason Isbell - Southeastern
Milk Carton Kids - Prologue
Dawes - Nothing is Wrong
Del Barber - Headwaters
Willie Watson - Folk Singer Vol.1