Alternative Country Music Resources WEB SITES   There are numerous websites for disc reviews, upcoming releases and articles about alternative country bands. I think these fit well with the playlists of the Arctic Cactus Hour.

• The Americana Music Association has this cumulative spins chart which is a cumulative playlist compiled from many dozens of stations.  Here is their home.
  
• Freight Train Boogie - www.freighttrainboogie.com - not only has good reviews, but also has a weekly on-line radio show of the latest releases.
• AlternativeCountry.com - Among the reviews and news about alternative country, the new Americana Chart can be found at alternativecountry.com.
• No Depression - What was once a magazine is now the roots music authority on the web.  Link is www.nodepression.com.
• Texas Music Magazine - Sign up for their newsletter.  Link is www.txmusic.com.