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 →
Premiere: “40 Days” by Stewart Eastham
Nashville-based artist Stewart Eastham is back with “40 Days,” his first release since 2016’s jubilant Dancers In The Mansion. The song shows Eastham expanding his aural palette with more rock and synth elements while his trademark big drum sound is still there and bigger than ever. The song’s dark and surreal lyrics showcase the explorations of... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Greenfield” by Graham Norwood
Photo credit: Alicia J Rose We can't be all things to all people, and it's impossible to please everyone all the time--but when this realization occurs in a relationship with someone you love, knowing how to move forward can be challenging. Such is the case in "Greenfield," the lead single from Out of the Sea,... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Crazy” by Nathan Evans Fox
Nashville-based North Carolina-bred troubadour Nathan Evans Fox makes music that soothes souls and rattles bones, those kinds of tunes that resonate deep within the marrow--and his new single "Crazy," is a prime example of his prowess. The banjo-led, pop-infused country tale probes the balance of intimate relationships and life on the road. Just a year... Continue Reading →
Video Premiere: “Double Grave” by Zach & Maggie
Death isn’t the opposite of life, it’s a part of it. And like everything else in life, having a sense of humor about it makes its inevitability an easier pill to swallow. That’s why we love “Double Grave,” the new video from Nashville-based string duo Zach & Maggie. The scene begins at a rainy graveside,... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Thank My Mother’s God” by Micky & The Motorcars
Micky Braun first climbed on stage to join his father's family band when he was about five-years-old, and since then, Braun and his brothers never stopped. Big brothers Cody and Willy started Reckless Kelly, and Micky and brother Gary left their Idaho home for Austin and started Micky & The Motorcars, a road-dogging favorite whose... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Good Old Days” by Bradford Loomis
Photo credit: Tony Hammons Once upon a time, I spied an inspirational office wall-hanging that said: "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire." As cheesy as those kinds of posters are, these words still resonate in a profound way, reminding me that in order to make my dreams work, I... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Bones & Gravity” by Lizanne Knott
Metaphysical theories and speculations aside, time moves in one direction; it's an intangible thing, always there--until you need more of it. Losing someone we love can be devastating, and dealing with that grief can take many forms. In her new single, "Bones & Gravity," the title track to her forthcoming LP due out October 4th,... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Sin & Redemption” by David Newbould
"I wrote this in a few hours' long burst of inspiration," says alt-country artist David Newbould of his new track "Sin & Redemption." "I honestly don’t know where it came from, I just know it felt important to me. Family tragedy can be a crippling cross to bear in life. I wanted to write a... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “How You Disappear” by Bob Bradshaw
Here at Mother Church Pew, we're suckers for an interesting concept album. Irish-born, Boston-based Bob Bradshaw is scratching that itch with the upcoming release his new record Queen Of The West on September 27th. In Queen of The West, Bradshaw uses thirteen cross-connected songs featuring a small cast of characters to tell the story of gun-toting femme fatale Ruby... Continue Reading →