Stereogum — Every year, the giants of tons of different experimental and avant-garde music worlds descend upon Knoxville for the Big Ears Festival. The people behind Big Ears just unveiled the lineup for next year’s edition, which includes a ton of legends,... more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Richard Thompson released Front Parlour Ballads. Home schooling. Thompson live in 2020: The post Richard Thompson Released “Front Parlour Ballads” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Antimusic Rock — Tommy Emmanuel and Richard Thompson, the influential singer-songwriter and virtuosic guitarist, will co-headline a very special show at the historic Carnegie Hall more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday drummer extraordinaire Jim Keltner (John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Eric Clapton, Roy Orbison, Bee Gees, Ry Cooder, Richard Thompson, Traveling Wilburys, Joseph Arthur, Lucinda Williams, ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Richard Thompson released Across A Crowded Room. Oh, you don’t say. Thompson live in 2020: The post Richard Thompson Released “Across A Crowded Room” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Willi Carlisle earned Artist To Watch honors for last year’s Critterland. It’s time to keep watching because the rootsy Arkansas singer-songwriter is already ready to roll out another album. Winged Victory, set for release in June, features so... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Richard Thompson. Don’t break somebody’s heart tonight. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Fairport Convention’s Liege & Lief: The post Happy Birthday Richard Thompson appeared first on Ma... more info

Stereogum — James Elkington is about to drop the motherlode on us once again. The Chicago guitarist, composer, and producer — who has worked with Jeff Tweedy, Tortoise, Eleventh Dream Day, Richard Thompson, Laetitia Sadier, Michael Chapman, Steve Gunn, Joan... more info

Magnet Magazine — 50 years ago today, Richard And Linda Thompson released I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight. Just the kind of mess we’re looking for. Read our Richard Thompson live review from 2020: The post Richard And Linda Thompson Released “I Want To See... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, Richard Thompson returned with the announcement of Ship To Shore, the follow-up to 2018’s 13 Rivers. The British folk great shared the lead single “Singapore Sadie,” and today he’s releasing “Freeze.” more info