INDIANAPOLIS — The latest studio album by Trampled by Turtles, “Wild Animals,” emits themes of impermanence that run deep, both lyrically and sonically. The group’s hybrid folk sound continues its evolution, pushing them further into the grey area between genres that defy classification. Trampled by Turtles bring their unique progressive bluegrass sound to The …read more.

The Apache Relay’s “American Nomad” grabbed my attention the first time I put it in my CD player a few years ago. An impassioned folk-rocker, steeped in the stylings of The Boss, and littered with boisterous sing-a-longs and uplifting crescendos, the record hooked me on the Nashville-based group. I waited patiently for a follow-up, and …read more.