Brandin Reed is one of the hardest working guys in the business. We know this because when he got a spot on our NMF contest, he personally tweeted out an invitation that brought more traffic than almost any other strategy. But let’s be …
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Album Review: Truett’s Self-titled Arrives Ready to Rock (NMF Ep 56 Winners)
Not all rock is created equal. There are different veins of the style, but very seldom do we hear a style that so eloquently blends different elements of the genre. From rootsy blues style to more recent hard rock feel, Truett bring a …
Album Review: Neon Moon – 6:53 (Winners NMF Ep 50)
If you’re a fan of traditional country music, stop what you’re doing right now and listen to this album. Neon Moon are a phenomenal duo that give you all sorts of feelings while you listen to their music. In a vein with artists …
EP Review: Wild Front – Physics
EP Review: Wild Front – Physics by Dayna Duncan One of the greatest things about music, for me at least, is its power to change your mood. When I first heard the band Wild Front, I knew they would be one of those …
Album Review: Eli Forrest – Intertwined (Winner NMF Ep 55)
If you’re a fan of singer songwriters, Eli Forrest is an artist you’ll want to know. Whether you compare him to artists from the 60s or more recent talents like Kyle Cox, Eli Forrest is a force to be reckoned with. He’s a …
Album Review: Denim Gorgeous – What Salt’s Worth (Winner NMF Ep 54)
Originally from Australia, the singer songwriter Denim Gorgeous is a thoughtful and engaging artist. The way that these songs take shape, you’ll hear deep emotions and melancholic style. It’s a really fascinating musical style that you’ve probably never heard before. The opening “No …
Album Review: Shawn Butzin – Northern Trails (Winner NMF Ep 53)
I can’t decide if Shawn Butzin sounds more like the Americana revival coming with the Isbell/Adams crowd or if he’s more like the originals like Tom Petty. Either way, fans of that classic rock-meets-folk-meets-country sound will really dig this album from Shawn Butzin. …
Album Review: Vincent Colbert – Dark Days EP
Sometimes music feels like it resonates with the mood of my life or just the world around me. On this Monday after a nation-shaking moment of violence on Saturday, the title of Dark Days resonated a bit too well. The soothing acoustic guitar …
EP Review – Kelly Hoppenjans – Dreaming is Easy (Winner NMF Ep 51)
Kelly Hoppenjans – “Dreaming is Easy” EP Review by Dayna Duncan Kelly Hoppenjans is one of those singer/songwriters who can craft a song that holds every component that is deemed “great” by industry standards. Rich, full, and stylized vocals, lyrics and songwriting that …
Album Review: Man About a Horse – Top quality bluegrass
If you’ve been reading our site for a bit, you already know about Man About a Horse, the Philadelphia based bluegrass outfit. If classic American music is your style, you’ll love these talented pickers. Featured track “Grieve, Cry, and Moan” will have you …
