Blitzen Trapper is one of the most unique bands making music today. There’s no one else out there that sounds like their Southern rock/folk rock/garage rock combo. It’s an incredible sound and each album seems to show that more and more. Their last …
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Lily and Madeleine – “I’ve Got Freedom” – New album next week!
We were excited to hear that the sweet sisterly duo Lily and Madeleine are releasing a new full length album NEXT WEEK! We’ve put in a request for a review copy and will try to get to it ASAP. Until then, enjoy this …
Tossing Copper – Truth Be Told
Listen up folks. I haven’t been this impressed by, excited about, or thrilled to be on the bandwagon early for an artist as I am about Tossing Copper. This EP, which is free, more on that when the review comes soon, is phenomenal …
Sykamore – Petal – Powerhouse female singer songwriter Jordan Ostram
Sykamore is the moniker for powerhouse independent singer songwriter Jordan Ostram. Her commanding presence and confident musical ability soar on her new Canadian-influenced album. One part pop star, another part country artist, what Sykamore brings to the table is a rich talent and …
Patrick O. Sammons & Co.- Town of Trains
Patrick O. Sammons & The Columnist. Town of Trains. The Columnist, 2013. http://patrickosammons.bandcamp.com/ The Columnist is a group containing solo artist Patrick O. and Brandon Sammons, and friends from around Texas. The group came together in 2009 and has been playing and working …
Eternal Fair – “Brightest Star” – Tender tenor lead shines
I’ve been a big fan of Eratosthenes’ video work for a few years now. He’s got some great contacts in the northwest. Eternal Fair is no disappointment, for sure. The lead singer’s soaring tenor helps to make this song really work. Sounding like …
Trampled By Turtles – Midnight on the Interstate
Trampled by Turtles is about as good as it gets. If you like bluegrass, violins, mandolins, etc., just listen and you’ll understand. If you don’t like those, listen anyway and you’ll be impressed.
Luke Hawley – The Northwoods Hymnal – Haunting intellectual acoustic rock
Luke Hawley has a truly haunting voice that inspires a variety of emotions, most often a comfortable introspection. His new album The Northwoods Hymnal makes an incredible contribution to American music; it teaches us that all music is spiritual and ought to reflect …
The White Buffalo – Shadows, Greys and Evil Ways – Western balladeer strikes gold again
Every once and a while, a band or artist finds the perfect moniker to label them and their style. When I found out the Ray Lamontagne had an older album titled One Lonesome Saddle, I thought to myself, “Well, that just about perfectly sums …
The Craven Family Band – The Flower Grown – Lancaster, PA Americana revival band reflects history and heritage
It’s not easy to make old time music sound good in the 21st century, but the Craven Family Band are experts at exactly that. They have a knack for both singing and songwriting in a way that sounds like the 1930s. But it …
