From the first notes of “Love Will Only Break Your Heart” listeners will know this is a country album through and through. While Mayfield’s music can be, at times, some pretty amazing bluegrass, this album is for the most part “old country.” It’s …
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Wake Owl – Wild Country EP
“What will become of the truth when we keep it in? Things we don’t remember when they ask us when. We did the things that we learned we shouldn’t do again. What wasn’t learned from mistakes, we will make them.” These opening lyrics …
Courrier – Cathedrals of Color
Courrier have a fantastic sound that is full of positivity and energy. It’s the kind of optimistic pop music that can power a listener through a rough day. More importantly, it’s music that I can’t wait to play this summer as loud as …
Jeanne Jolly – Angels
Jeanne Jolly has accumulated a rather cosmopolitan resume; classical voice training at school, touring vocalist for a well-known jazz trumpeter. Her heart lies, however, with country music, and the Raleigh, North Carolina singer-songwriter hones her twangy chops well on her full-length debut, Angels. …
The Music Room. Wolves Without Teeth EP
The Music Room and Bandcamp, 2013. The Music Room: http://www.insidethemusicroom.blogspot.com/ The songs of The Music Room are given voice by Aimee Bellanca, while the writing and music is done by her brother, Dane Johnson. Together, the duo create a disquieting audio image that represents …
The Postmen – Desert of Joy
The Postmen have an amazing cover of CSNY “Helplessly Hoping” on YouTube that got me to pay attention to their work. After listening to that track a few dozen times, I decided to contact them for a copy of their own album. Imagine …
Brendan Loughrey – To Those Who Fell
Brendan Loughrey and Bluestack Music, 2013. Brendan Loughrey: http://www.bluestackmusic.com/ In preparation for Saint Patrick’s Day, Brendan Loughrey is releasing a new solo album, To Those Who Fell. The album is available now as a digital download, and physical CDs will be out on St. …
Matt Costa – Matt Costa
If you were ever wondering what Instagram would sound like if it were music, the new Matt Costa album is going to be right up your alley. And if you’re wondering whether that’s a compliment or not, it depends entirely on how ready …
George Ogilvie – Far Away
After perusing YouTube for viable up and coming musicians, I’ve been consistently stunned by the quality of young George Ogilvie. While I don’t know much about his career, this original “Far Away” shows that he’s got incredible talent with seemingly limitless potential. Enjoy …
Harmonia – Hidden Legacy
Harmonia. Hidden Legacy Harmonia and Folk Sounds Records, 2012. Harmonia: http://www.harmoniaband.com/ Founded by Walt Mahovlich, Harmonia is based in Cleveland but members call a diverse range of geographic areas “home.” This brilliant Eastern European-themed group compiles music from Hungarian, Croatian, Slovak, gypsy, and …
