New Slang is an interview-based podcast hosted by music journalist Thomas Mooney. It's mostly hour-long conversations with singer-songwriters, musicians, and bands within the Americana, country, folk, and rock realms. We discuss influences, albums, songwriting, and all things within that artist's life. Thomas Mooney has been published in the likes of Texas Monthly, Rolling Stone Country, & more.
Send us Fan Mail Episode 016 is with Wade Bowen. Before his sold out Blue Light Street Show, we talk about up-and-coming days in Lubbock and West Texas, collaborating with longtime friend and contemporary Randy Rogers, and what's coming next for the Texas songwriter. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 15, I'm joined by singer-songwriter Chris King. We talk about his latest album, Animal , Texas music, the warping definitions of Americana, and '80s legends Rodney Crowell and Bruce Springsteen. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 14, I'm joined by singer-songwriter K. Phillips. During this conversation, we talk about Phillips' early San Angelo roots, recording with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, covering the likes of Lubbock music, legends like Joe Ely and Robert Earl Keen, and his forthcoming album. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 13, I'm joined by singer-songwriters Ross Cooper, Ben Danaher, and David Borné. Over a few cups of coffee at Third & Lindsley, we talk about moving to Nashville, finding like-minded collaborators, new and upcoming projects, and keeping roots back home. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 12, I'm joined by singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen. On this one, we talk about the highs and lows of Sons of Fathers, laying low for the past year, songwriting, and readying his new album, due out this summer, My Gospel. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail Episode 11 is a Guy Clark tribute show. The Texas legend passed away at age 74 this week. This week, we set up a couple of microphones in the pool room of Blue Light and recorded some Clark songs. Part 2 of 2. 01) "Anyhow, I Love You" Charlie Shafter 02) "Boats to Build" Ross Cooper 03) "The Carpenter" Benton Leachman 04) "Rita Ballou" Wade Parks 05) "The Cape" Hayden Huse 06) "The Old Time Feeling" Dave Martinez 07) "Heartbroke" Stephen St. Clair 08) "Broken Hearted People" Zac...
Send us Fan Mail Episode 10 is a Guy Clark tribute show. The Texas legend passed away at age 74 this week. This week, we set up a couple of microphones in the pool room of Blue Light and recorded some Clark songs. Part 1 of 2. 01) "Texas Cookin'" Randall King 02) "Homegrown Tomatoes" Mark Erickson 03) "She Ain't Goin' Nowhere" Zoe Carter 04) "All She Wants Is You" Dan Patterson 05) "LA Freeway" Gerald Salzarulo 06) "She's Crazy For Leavin'" Parker Morrow 07) "Hell Bent on a Heartache" Jeff Denni...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 9, I'm joined by Nashville by songwriter Grady Spencer. During this one, we talk about his latest album, The Line Between , his Lubbock roots, moving to Ft. Worth, and growing as a storyteller. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 8, I'm joined by Nashville by way of Dallas songwriter Troy Cartwright. During this one, we talk about moving to Nashville, navigating the songwriter realm, his debut EP Bull Run , and what's coming next. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 7 of New Slang, I'm joined by songwriters William Clark Green and BJ Barham of American Aquarium. We talk about how experiences shape and form songs, the similarities/differences between North Carolina and Texas, rural roots, and what's next for both. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 6 of New Slang, I'm joined by Ben Hussey of Dolly Shine and Six Market Blvd. During this one, we talk about Dolly Shine, 6MB, being a pioneering voice within the Stephenville music scene, and stepping into the producing role. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 5 of New Slang, I'm joined by Danny Cadra and Parker Morrow to talk about the passing of country music legend Merle Haggard. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 4 of New Slang, I'm joined by songwriter Drew Kennedy. During this conversation, we talk about his eighth studio album, At Home in The Big Lonesome . New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 3 of New Slang, I'm joined by Texas songwriter Shane Smith. He and his band–The Saints–are hot off the release of their sophomore album, the rich, gritty, and earthy Geronimo . During this episode, we talk about songwriting, Geronimo, and capturing the essence of the American West. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On the second episode of New Slang, I'm joined by Texas singer-songwriter John Baumann. He stopped by one Saturday morning after playing a sold-out show at The Blue Light the night before. On the episode, we talk about his evolution as a songwriter, The Wallflowers, and some of his songs. New Slang Patreon New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon Merch Store Support the show...
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 1 of New Slang, I'm joined by Evan Felker and RC Edwards of Turnpike Troubadours. I picked up the two Oklahoma songwriters one afternoon before a gig in Lubbock. In the interview, we discuss the origins of the band’s latest album, The Turnpike Troubadours , the songwriting on the album, cutting the out-of-print Bossier City , and where the band turns next. New Slang Twitter New Slang Instagram New Slang Facebook New Slang Merch Store The Neon Eon Podcast The Neon Eon ...
