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Alt Root Weekly Top Ten 3/4/2026
Originally “Go Light a Candle” was released anonymously last year. After ICE began killing American citizens, Rodney Crowell felt he needed to stand proud with his song. He shared that ‘although I expected the last presidential election to turn out exactly as it did, I wasn’t ready for what would come next. I shared with my good friend, Sam Baker, how I wanted to write a protest song that wasn’t strident or blatantly insulting anyone’s intelligence other than my own. He listened to what I had written and said, ‘now go light a candle’. From there, I knew what the song needed to say. Emmylou, Lera Lynn, and Dan Knobler helped me frame the music and, after releasing it anonymously a year ago, in response to the ICE raids in Minneapolis and other sanctuary cities, I decided to stand openly behind the song’. Rightfully landing in the #1 spot, Rodney Crowell is joined by Emmylou Harris and Lera Lynn for “Go Light a Candle’. Continuing with a welcome trend of speaking truth to ward off a greedy government high on power, Aaron Lee Tasjan offers a commentary on the state of society with “Science Friction”. Thomas Csorba details the pros and cons of having a laser-focus on the tiny twinkle of fame with “The Big Time”, an advance listen to his upcoming (05-22-26) release, Tender Country. India Ramey is “Scattered and Smothered” underneath the glare of a Waffle House as she sits with her late night/early morning breakfast order in a musical tale from her upcoming (05-08-26) album, Villian Era. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, Michael & The Pentecost feel the right outfit is “Coke Pants” to experience a night of dancing with a cut from their new E.P., Meantime as Danny Golden falls under the spell of “War Fever” with a tune from his upcoming (06-24-26) The Big Blue. Yarn acknowledges that despite their best efforts it is “Never Enough” on a track from their upcoming (04-24-26) release, Saturday Night Sermon. while Tyron Benoit and Choupic Sessions offer a Rock’n’Roll single that has them on their “Tippy Toes”. A Brother’s Fountain are a group of outdoor enthusiasts and adventure guides who partner with Zach Baumann in a musical story that describes the musical side of their lifestyle with “We Come in Peace” on the Top Ten on Wednesday March 4, 2026.
01 Go Light a Candle ft. Emmylou Harris and Vera Lynn – Rodney Crowell (single available on New West Records)
Listen and buy “Go Light a Candle” ft. Emmylou Harris and Vera Lynn by Rodney Crowell from AMAZON
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02 Science Friction – Aaron Lee Tasjan (single available on Blue Elan Records)
Listen and buy “Science Friction” by Aaron Lee Tasjan from AMAZON
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03 The Big Time – Thomas Csorba (from the album Tender Country available on Turtlebox Records/Missing Piece Records)
Tender Country by Thomas Csorba will be available on May 22, 2026
Listen and buy “The Big Time” by Thomas Csorba from AMAZON
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04 Scattered and Smashed – India Ramey (from the album Villain Era available on Copaco Records/Blue Elan Records)
Villain Era by India Ramey will be available May 8, 2026
Listen and buy “Scattered and Smashed” by India Ramey from AMAZON
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05 Coke Pants – Michael & The Pentecost (from the E.P. Meantime available as a self-release)
Listen and buy “Coke Pants” by Michael & The Pentecost from AMAZON
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06 War Fever – Danny Golden (from the album The Big Blue available on Thousand Faces Music)
The Big Blue by Danny Golden will be available June 24, 2026
Listen and buy “War Fever” by Danny Golden from AMAZON
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07 Never Enough – Yarn (from the album Saturday Night Sermon available on Ardsley Music)
Saturday Night Sermon by Yarn will be available June 24, 2026
Listen and buy “Never Enough” by Yarn from AMAZON
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08 Tippy Toes – Tyron Benoit, Choupic Sessions (single available on Sawmill Records)
Listen and buy “Tippy Toes” by Tyron Benoit, Choupic Sessions from AMAZON
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09 Right Now – Travis Harden (from the E.P. Lonely Road available as a self-release)
Listen and buy “Right Now” by Travis Harden from AMAZON
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10 We Come in Peace – A Brother’s Fountain, Zach Baumann (single available as a self-release)
Listen and buy “We Come in Peace” by A Brother’s Fountain, Zach Baumann from AMAZON
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01 Go Light a Candle ft. Emmylou Harris and Vera Lynn – Rodney Crowell (single available on New West Records)
Listen and buy “Go Light a Candle” ft. Emmylou Harris and Vera Lynn by Rodney Crowell from AMAZON
Visit the Rodney Crowell website for more band and purchase information
02 Science Friction – Aaron Lee Tasjan (single available on Blue Elan Records)
Listen and buy “Science Friction” by Aaron Lee Tasjan from AMAZON
Visit the Aaron Lee Tasjan website for more band and purchase information
03 The Big Time – Thomas Csorba (from the album Tender Country available on Turtlebox Records/Missing Piece Records)
Tender Country by Thomas Csorba will be available on May 22, 2026
Listen and buy “The Big Time” by Thomas Csorba from AMAZON
Visit the Thomas Csorba website for more band and purchase information
04 Scattered and Smashed – India Ramey (from the album Villain Era available on Copaco Records/Blue Elan Records)
Villain Era by India Ramey will be available May 8, 2026
Listen and buy “Scattered and Smashed” by India Ramey from AMAZON
Visit the India Ramey website for more band and purchase information
05 Coke Pants – Michael & The Pentecost (from the E.P. Meantime available as a self-release)
Listen and buy “Coke Pants” by Michael & The Pentecost from AMAZON
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06 War Fever – Danny Golden (from the album The Big Blue available on Thousand Faces Music)
The Big Blue by Danny Golden will be available June 24, 2026
Listen and buy “War Fever” by Danny Golden from AMAZON
Visit the Danny Golden website for more band and purchase information
07 Never Enough – Yarn (from the album Saturday Night Sermon available on Ardsley Music)
Saturday Night Sermon by Yarn will be available June 24, 2026
Listen and buy “Never Enough” by Yarn from AMAZON
Visit the Yarn website for more band and purchase information
08 Tippy Toes – Tyron Benoit, Choupic Sessions (single available on Sawmill Records)
Listen and buy “Tippy Toes” by Tyron Benoit, Choupic Sessions from AMAZON
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09 Right Now – Travis Harden (from the E.P. Lonely Road available as a self-release)
Listen and buy “Right Now” by Travis Harden from AMAZON
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10 We Come in Peace – A Brother’s Fountain, Zach Baumann (single available as a self-release)
Listen and buy “We Come in Peace” by A Brother’s Fountain, Zach Baumann from AMAZON
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