A while back we featured Boston’s Small Talk on a NMF and we wanted to circle back around and feature these captivating musicians. The comparison that pops into my mind is the harmonic folk of someone like Good Old War with a little …
Category: Artist Spotlight
Artist Feature: William Hinson – Pop singer songwriter (Winner NMF Ep. 64)
William Hinson’s music is really smooth and fun. It’s actually kind of hard to find a good comparison for his style, even though you swear you’ve heard it before. Sometimes it’s has a bit of Michael Jackson, other times a bit of a …
Must Hear: We Chat With UK Act Swimming Tapes About Their Fabulous New EP
Few bands have the ability to grab and hold your attention immediately. UK dream guitar pop outfit Swimming Tapes do just this. Their blend of airy vocals interweaves with a beautifully layered sound that you will be hard-pressed not to fall in love with. Their …
Artist Feature: Emerging folk singer Cale Hawkins (NMF Winner Ep 59)
Cale Hawkins’s track “The Ferryman” was one of the most gripping first-listen “wow” reactions I’ve had all year. It really is that kind of powerful influence and I can’t totally explain why. Whether it’s the intricate lyrics or the overall theatrical feeling of …
Nancy Wilson Talks Her New Project, Layne Staley, And Gives Advice For Young Artists
“This is the band I always wanted to be in,” says Nancy Wilson of her new project. The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Heart founder has recently released a new album with an incredible list of collaborators that they named …
Legendary Punk Act X Celebrate 40 Years And We Talk To D.J. Bonebrake About Legacy And Advice For Rising Acts
Being together for over forty years does not necessarily exempt you from the touring lifestyle. “We are currently traveling around in a van between Minnesota and Milwaukee,” shares drummer for legendary LA act X, D.J. Bonebrake. Currently on their forty-year anniversary tour, the …
Artist Spotlight: The Incredible Song-per-week Adventure of Singer Songwriter Dave Thomas Jr. (Winner NMF Ep 52)
Over the years we’ve heard about all sorts of songwriting challenges, but Dave Thomas Jr. developed one that is particularly admirable. He’s recording a new song every week of 2017. One of those songs was so good it won our #NewMusicFriday Episode 52. …
Artist Spotlight: Jeffrey Martin – Stunningly authentic singer songwriter
My first introduction to Jeffery Martin’s music was a mistake on my part, actually. I received a physical copy of his album Dogs in the Daylight, but because it had some intense looking dogs on the cover, I was afraid to play it …
Breakout Country Darling Ruby Force Talks Her Phenomenal New Album, Love of Vic Chesnutt, and Answers Our Stereotypical “Country” Questions
In this world of endless pop country tracks, Ruby Force is a refreshing breath of classic country goodness. The musical project of Erin McLaughlin, the persona she takes on is confident, sweet, and incredibly able to single handedly bringing back the roots of country. Influences …
Fastball Member Tony Scalzo Talks Life As A ’90’s Hitmaker, Advice For Up and Coming Bands, and A Less Than Satisfying Collaboration With Billy Preston
“We have sort of an invisible band name,” explains Fastball bassist/vocalist Tony Scalzo. “Everyone knows our songs but we tend not to do well even in our hometown of Austin . . . they perceive us as ‘90’s one-hit wonders.” If you are …
