I listen to music nearly everyday. Morning, afternoon, evening, after midnight! I’ve often wondered about what moves us to listen to music. Obv you got yer favs, right? Songs that bring back memories, recollections, danceable crap (🙀), and sentiments that echo the life you lived through (even if it grinds on and on). They’re not …
Month: August 2025
White Stripes photo by Wikipedia Potentially Questionable Band Names That May Be Deemed Politically Incorrect* Over the past several years I’ve watched iconic statues that stood for many decades in our cities and parks be removed. Even worse, I’ve watched bands/artists adjust their names to avoid the edge of Occam’s razor because of outside pressure from …
August 29, 2025 — Atlanta, GA — Just ahead of the long weekend, Platinum selling artist J.I.D and legendary rap duo Clipse have released the official music video for track “Community” — watch below or via HERE. Directed and edited by Omar Jones, the video is a visually striking production mirroring the mastery displayed by three of hip-hop’s most skilled wordsmiths. The track is …
Today, LA-based songwriter and producer Jordan Patterson announces her latest project, The Hermit, set to drop independently on September 19. The Hermit, Patterson’s most realized body of work to date, casts a light into the spaces where grief, self-inquiry, and spiritual longing meet. Entirely self-written and co-produced alongside JEHU and Eric Van Thyne, the project is a gentle force—a composite of hushed folk, ambient textures, …
Tristen is set to release her 5th studio album, Unpopular Music, on November 7 via Well Kept Secret / Secretly Distribution. The Nashville-based recording artist has built a reputation for crafting melody-driven songs rooted in clever, story-forward lyricism. As she explains, “I don’t write by genre — I write honest songs. I want listeners to feel something: the sting of heartbreak, …
Nashville, TN (August 22, 2025) – International country-pop sensation Twinnie recently partnered with Musicians On Call (MOC) to bring joy and healing through music to patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The singer, songwriter, and actress performed a live set at Seacrest Studios, treating patients and their families to an intimate performance, Q&A session, and meet-and-greet. Twinnie performed some …
Credit: Acacia Evans August 22, 2025: Today, the Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. announced a new EP Blankets and released his moving interpretation of Nirvana’s “Something In The Way.” Arriving on August 29 via Big Loud Records, the four song EP will also feature covers of Temple of the Dog’s “Hunger Strike,” The …
August 22, 2025 – Today, the Nashville-by-way-of-Texas country artist Tommy Acker releases his new single “10 & 2” via River House Artists. With arena-ready guitar and an effortless vocal delivery, “10 & 2” finds Acker using driving metaphors as a way to express his dedication to keeping a relationship on track. This follows a busy …
In the lead up to the release of her highly anticipated debut album The Eldest Daughter (October 3rd), rising alt pop force Gatlin teases fans with not one, but two singles from the upcoming collection. Following the success of her recent offering ‘Jesus Christ & Country Clubs’ she drops ‘Happy’ and ‘Pipe Dream’ on August …
The new revision will be unveiled at Sacred Harp convention in Atlanta, GA in September The Sacred Harp, first published in 1844 in Hamilton, GA, has been in continuous use since its original publication and has been the musical life blood of first, 19th century southerners and now, both 21st century rural farmers and young …
In case you already have an awesome track to present to the world, you definitely do not need to get lost in this jungle of possibilities. The decision of where and how to exactly release your music is a little like deciding the ideal location of your first major concert, something both stimulating, terrifying, and …
Today, the Minnesota-based group Maygen & The Birdwatcher are encouraging all of us to welcome joy into our hearts on new single “Millie Moon” from upcoming LP The Americana Dream, out October 10 via Yellow House Music Collective / Missing Piece Records. The song finds lead vocalist Maygen Lacey, vocalist/guitarist Noah Neumann and banjo player …
Sturle Dagsland is a highly acclaimed genre-bending artist from Norway. With a wild and unique performance he captivates the audience and takes the listeners on an adventurous journey. Together with his brother Sjur they have toured extensively at festivals all across the world, from Shanghai to New York, Greenland and all the way to the …
Video Features Appearances By Lukas Nelson and her Pistol Annies’ Bandmate Angaleena Presley17-Song Album Features Special GuestsT Bone Burnett, Marty Stuart, Brittney Spencer, Karen Fairchild and More On Friday, 3x GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Ashley Monroe released her sixth studio album Tennessee Lightning. Co-produced with GRAMMY-winning producer/engineer Gena Johnson (John Prine, Jason Isbell), the 17-song collection was recorded in the wake of Monroe’s …
All photos by Zach Putnam On Friday night, the Mission Theater crowd stepped into Joshua Josué’s world, a place of dusty highways, bilingual ballads, and music born from survival. Chicano rocker Joshua Josué, fresh off the release of his debut full-length Beneath the Sand, delivered a set that was equal parts intimate storytelling and electrified …
There are a few words that singer, songwriter, and musician Noah Rinker likes to use throughout conversations about his artistry, recurring themes and umbrellas under which so much of the 22-year-old’s fledgling career can neatly fall under. Community drives Noah’s sound, his lyricism, and his entire point of view. Growing up in small town Shaver …
At everything he ever attempted, professionally, he was the best of the best – and what he attempted, what he achieved, should’ve humbled every American in his wide wake. He flew into space four times. The last mission – Apollo 13 – nearly cost him his life, but really, he could’ve easily been killed countless …
Before officially becoming Metallica, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich jammed together, bounded by leather, denim, and the new wave of British heavy metal (often abbreviated as NWOBHM), in Los Angeles circa 1981. They recruited bassist Cliff Burton while visiting and playing in San Francisco. If they wanted Burton, he demanded the group base itself in …
Today Scotland born, New York based, singer songwriter Elliot Greer releases his new single “Richest Man Alive” out now via Arista Records. Listen to “Richest Man Alive” Here Charisma pours out of Elliot Greer’s groovy vocals as he reconciles internal despair, sharing his journey to find purpose and intangible wealth through the love of another. Lost and convinced he was …
Fresh off opening for country music legends Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis, on their ‘Grits and Glamour’ tour in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Megan Nadin continues to make her mark with “Bittersweet”—a soul-stirring new single that explores the quiet complexities of longing, heartache, and acceptance. Known for her hippie-chic, glam style and raw sincerity, Megan is more than a performer; she’s a storyteller, healer, and …
This irresistible single features an anthemic sing-a-long chorus over a hill country mix of acoustic guitars, fiddle and booming percussion. “This song is my love letter back to Appalachia. Those mountains are my escape and the people there have taken me in like family,” shares Jessey Adams. At just 20 years old, Jessey channels the soul of …
Press photo by CJ Harvey Today, Nashville’s Katie Schecter announces her new album Empress will be released on October 17. Recorded live to tape at New York City’s legendary Diamond Mine Studio while she was pregnant with her daughter, Schecter feels transcendent in her femininity, knowing she is safe to cherish her imperfections. Holding life within her while creating this album, she …
Liverpool singer-songwriter John Witherspoon continues to build anticipation for upcoming album One of Them (October 31st) with new single ‘You’re Alright’ (August 8th). The sharp-witted yet hopeful track tackles everyday struggles with genuine warmth, anchored by a deceptively simple hook. The song is a precursor to an excellent album blending candid lyricism with bright, live-recorded instrumentation—indie music with both heart and …
Hot off the viral success of her top-shelf single “Back To Jack,” international country-pop sensation Twinnie returns in fine form with her latest release, “Giddy Up,” available now on all streaming platforms. Written by Twinnie, Autumn Marie Buysse, and Nicole Alexis, “Giddy Up” is a fierce, feel-good track that blends unapologetic swagger with irresistible melodies. Equal parts breakup anthem and dance floor …
Following the top five debut of its new EP, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, on the Billboard 200, and the instant sell-out of its first-ever tour, global girl group KATSEYE returns with a new take on one of the EP’s standout tracks, “Gabriela.” On the remix, rising artist Young Miko – hailed by Rolling Stone as “the Puerto Rican star everyone wants to work with” – has some …
L-R: Benjamin William Hastings, Josiah Queen Twenty-two-year-old Josiah Queen has a full-circle moment with his new single, “I’ll Fly Away,” which finds him trading vocals with Benjamin William Hastings, singer and writer of “So Will I (100 Billion X)” – a song recorded by Hillsong UNITED that was a huge inspiration for Queen as he was growing up. A jubilant celebration of the sweet hereafter, the two artists …
Mark Needham’s Gritty Production Fuels Lavendine’s Boldest Chapter Yet NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Pop-rock duo Lavendine—made up of sisters Jacy and Jana Ayers—August 8 releases their most commanding single yet: “Who Cares If I’m Alone,” accompanied by a visually stunning lyric video. This isn’t just a song—it’s a reckoning. Born from betrayal and forged on grit, the track is a defiant stand …
EAGERLY AWAITED NEW ALBUM SEES FINLEY’S POWERFUL BLEND OF BLUES, SOUL, AND R&B INFUSED WITH SACRED SOUNDS OF GOSPEL PRODUCED BY LONGTIME COLLABORATOR DAN AUERBACH INTERNATIONAL LIVE DATES SET THROUGH OCTOBER HALLELUJAH! DON’T LET THE DEVIL FOOL YA ARRIVES VIA EASY EYE SOUND ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 PRE-ORDERS/PRE-SAVES AVAILABLE NOW North Louisiana singer/songwriter Robert Finley has announced his …
Photo Credit: © Sid Grossman TWENTY-TWO TRACKS PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED AND 13 SONGS THAT GUTHRIE NEVER RECORDED ELSEWHERE SHAMUS RECORDS SHARES ANTI-FASCIST SINGLE “I’M A CHILD TA FIGHT” RECORDINGS PAINSTAKINGLY RESTORED USING VINTAGE TAPE MACHINES AND DE-MIXING & RESTORATION SOFTWARE OUTLETS FROM NY TIMES TO PITCHFORK SPOTLIGHT LANDMARK RELEASE “Treasure trove.” – NY Times “Historically significant.” – Washington Post Home recordings by …