Alternative Country
Every episode of The Rugged Revival featuring Alternative Country — conversations with independent country, Americana, and roots artists.
Iris Marlowe
Iris Marlowe - From Hell to Honky Tonk | Dark Country Revolution | Rugged Revival
Episode 44 Iris Marlowe is an alternative country singer straight from the pits of hell. If you like country music about beer, trucks, or fishing you’re really going to hate her music. Iris’ music is heavily inspired by ghost stories, the occult, and classic storytelling in country music. Hail Satan.
Sherman Potatoe
Sherman Potatoe - Alternative Country & Americana Music From East Germany | Rugged Revival
Alternative Country and Americana from the land of the Krauts. With lyrics full of broken hearted and misery thoughts but with a glince to better times. Armed with a Banjo, Guitar and a voice like a yell over an Appalachian Holler. Dreaming of better days back in time and ahead.
Emily Woodhull
Emily Woodhull – Shenandoah Valley Alternative Country Singer-Songwriter | Rugged Revival
Emily Woodhull left the rush of city life behind for the quiet charm of a small Virginia town, where she found her voice in the stories and emotions of the Shenandoah Valley.With roots in the valley’s timeless beauty and a touch of alternative country, her music weaves vivid imagery with raw emotion. Whether she’s writing by lamplight or collaborating with Nashville’s finest, Emily crafts songs that feel like snapshots of life—authentic, heartfelt, and unforgettable.