As a guy who is fortunate enough to be able to write about new and breaking music, I live for those rare moments when the music I come across stirs something deep inside my heart. Those moments where within a few notes you …
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Matthew Szlachetka – Waits for a Storm to Find – Classic Americana Singer Songwriter
Matthew Szlachetka contacted us a while back and from my first listen to his album I got that “peaceful easy feeling.” His songs bring back images of ordinary life like going for a drive, or sitting across from a date in a restaurant. …
Go Murphy – A is A – Refreshing force of indie rock
The music of Go Murphy reminds me of my High School weekends. Living next to a college town, my free time was typically spent inside dive bars listening to various local acts attempting to have a musical break through moment with an often …
Jack and Eliza – No Wonders EP – Catchy pop duo brings the beach to your ears
Okay so that tag line might be a bit much. But seriously, Jack and Eliza are great. With left coast 60s guitar swagger and Beachboys-esque harmonies, their sound is reminiscent of the California sun. Feeling fresh and authentic, Jack and Eliza do vintage …
Year of the Buffalo – Roam Free – Folk music alt country album of the year candidate
A little bit of what we might call folk, a slice of what we might call country, and a dash of southern rock influence – we have a delicious recipe for Year of the Buffalo. With a seasoned lead vocal and a fresh, …
The Young Unknowns – Endless Landscapes – An exquisite soundtrack for heartbreak
We all have those days. The days where we desperately search for an escape from the pressures of reality. The ones where the weight of humanity appears heavier than usual. It is often during these soul-defeating days where we lean into the handful …
Matthew Mayfield – “Run It Ragged” – Mini documentary on touring as an independent musician
This is a phenomenal little documentary about the “grind” of being an independent musician. For those of you reading this wondering what it might be like… this is it, raw and real. Matthew Mayfield is releasing a new album coming this fall. We’ll …
Cahalen Morrison and Eli West – I’ll Swing My Hammer With Both of My Hands – Keeping traditional country music thriving
Every once in a while I run across an album that I find so endearing, so engaging, and so exciting that I struggle to find words for it. I kept this album in my car for my commute for literally weeks, thinking to …
Engine – Red Moon Rises – DIY Space Western music (for southern rock fans)
They do things differently in the South. Across the musical landscape that is changing and innovating, many bands are returning to their grassroots in order to unleash said music into the atmosphere. Bands like the pride of Shreveport, Louisiana, Engine are creating and …
The Banner Days – EPK – Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney present exceptional songwriting
Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney have been active in the music industry for a while, but you’ve never heard them quite like this. From the first sounds of “My Beloved” music fans will realize this album is an absolute treat. Seasoned songwriters with …
