On her latest album, 'The Toll,' Amy Annelle explores hard truths and big questions in a uniquely beautiful way. Check out our full album review & listen at the links in the article!
AMY ANNELLE: THE TOLL | ALBUM REVIEW
WILD PONIES: “DREAMERS” SINGLE PREMIERE
With its enthusiastic, encouraging, twangy vibe, Wild Ponies draw us in, speak directly to our hearts, and let us know that our dreams are possible too.
Premiere: “Hometown Boys” by Brian Callihan
Photo: Ford Fairchild Nashville's Brian Callihan has written songs with artists like David Lee Murphy, Josh Thompson, and Mo Pitney, and his songs have been performed by the likes of Cole Swindell, Dylan Scott, Trent Tomlinson, and Halfway To Hazard. As an artist, he released his debut EP Broke It Down earlier this year, and has performed... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “When You Don’t Fight” by Darlin’ Brando (ft. Edith Freni)
After college, Virginia-bred songwriter and drummer Brandon Goldstein, who makes music under the moniker Darlin’ Brando, found his tribe amongst the thriving Los Angeles country and Americana music scene, drumming for local artists and honing his songwriting craft. Many moves and a divorce later, Goldstein found himself in Nashville at a low point where he... Continue Reading →
Album Premiere: “Every Bright Penny” by Liv Greene
On Friday, May 8th, award-winning folkster Liv Greene will release her debut full-length album, Every Bright Penny. Produced by Isa Burke of Americana trio Lula Wiles, the album encompasses the last four years of her life in Boston studying, waitressing, and working on her craft. "It is a lot of small parts that came together... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Fall Apart” by Kate Mills
Research professor, author, and expert of all things emotional (and personal (s)hero) Brené Brown defines vulnerability as "the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome." And it's true, isn't it? When we share our struggles and show our vulnerable sides to others, there's no guarantee we will receive empathy in... Continue Reading →
Album Premiere: “You Had Your Cake, So Lie in It” by Chelsea Lovitt
The American South is a magical place. If you aren’t from here, put your kickstand down for a minute and allow me to educate you, beloved reader. Do we have our dark, shameful moments in the pages of our country’s history? Beyond a shadow of a doubt. Atrocities have occurred here in the struggle for... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Room For Two” by Wyatt Edmondson
"The inspiration for 'Room For Two' came out of the way the guitar line makes me feel. It’s fun, flirtatious, and a little silly," says Alabama-bred Nashville-based artist Wyatt Edmondson of his latest single. The track appears on his forthcoming EP If I Don't Try, set for release on February 21st. "It’s kind of like... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Brother” by Michael Colton
Siblings share a unique situational bond; they're the people we practice on, how we learn to co-exist with others, how we learn to share, how we practice cooperation and understand fairness, and how we learn to love. Even when close proximity is no longer a factor, no one shares the same experiences with you like... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Blackberry Wine” by Ben Strawn
When you really think about it, the simple things in life are ones that matter the most. Moments spent connecting with friends at happy hour, sharing a smile with a stranger that brightens his or her day, giving loved ones hugs for no special reason--all are things that fill your proverbial cup, small investments with... Continue Reading →