“When my elder daughter was three, I started introducing her to pop rock music with Peter Bjorn And John's ‘Young Folks,’ Band Of Horses' ‘Is There A Ghost’ and The Strokes' ‘Last Nite,’” recalls singer-songwriter Kris Gruen. “We’d watch the animated Young Folks video before bed and she'd purse her lips in the shape to... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Come Meet Your Lover” by Mitch Bradford
Mitch Bradford is on a mission—in his new single “Come Meet your Lover,” he eagerly beckons a love interest to come to him—he’s in town, he doesn’t care about history, and he’s raring to go. The Texas-born Bradford discovered music at a young age and immersed himself in the sounds of Neil Young, Jackson Browne,... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Love In The Winter” by Romantica
On June 8th, Minnesota-based Americana band Romantica will release their new album Outlaws, a very personal collection of songs that reinforce the idea that hope, indeed, springs eternal. Born from recording sessions and live shows captured over the last ten years, Outlaws was put together during songwriter and frontman Ben Kyle’s two-year recovery from a... Continue Reading →
Video Premiere: “Something I Gotta Learn” by Don Gallardo
“Place” plays such an important part of who we are and who we become; place shapes the lens through which we view the world, influences how we think, how we sound when we speak, and what kind of music we make. In his new video, folk-rocker Don Gallardo pays homage to a very famous place... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Go Easy” by Angela Josephine (ft. Chris Bathgate)
Part folk-rock opera, part personal exploration, Daylight, the long-awaited, full-length album from indie-folk artist Angela Josephine, is scheduled for release on May 4, 2018. Featuring Josephine’s talents on a host of instruments (guitar, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, piano, Wurlitzer, organ, synth), the album’s songs range from the cinematic to the subdued, inspired by a season of... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Brother” by The Promise Is Hope
"Growing up an only child in a divorced home, I had to find family in communities outside of my house. Friends became like brothers & sisters, and this song is about the journey of one of those brothers,” explains Ashley L’Esperance, one-half of folk outfit The Promise Is Hope of their new single, “Brother.” “He... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Some Days” by Whitacre
Denver folk-rock outfit Whitacre, whose music combines thought-provoking lyrics and beautiful musicianship delivered through energetic and captivating live performances, will release a five-song EP later this year; today, the band unleashes “Some Days,” their new single, to tide us over until then. The track is Whitacre's third single and showcases their strong lyrical craft. “Joe... Continue Reading →
Video Premiere: “Back To You” by Jared Rabin
Chicago-based award-winning folk-rocker Jared Rabin will release his upcoming EP, Wondering About The Weather, on May 11th. Today, Rabin unleashes the video from EP track "Back to You,” directed by Kyle Dunleavy, and filmed on location around Chicago. "'Cause you know I'm out here flyin'/Down the road, I'm always tryin' to get back to you," he sings over... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Rocking Boat” by Kerri Powers
Rootsy songcrafter Kerri Powers knows how to tell a story—her forthcoming album Starseeds, set for release on May 4th, brims with tales and metaphors that soothe souls and challenge ideas. Today, she unveils “Rocking Boat,” a single from the new album. “I wrote ‘Rocking Boat’ one morning after waking from a vivid dream,” she explains. “I... Continue Reading →
Video Premiere: “Call Me The Lucky One” by The Contenders
Folkicana duo The Contenders released their debut full-length, Laughing With The Reckless on November 3rd via Rock Ridge Music. The pair traveled the world in support of the album, the follow-up to their 2014 EP, Meet The Contenders, which explores the perseverance of hope in dark times along with the powerful way that music can connect... Continue Reading →