What stands out about the Imaginaries is their pure chemistry. The album is a mix of dramatic folk-rock anthems, tender ballads, and sunny acoustic folk melodies.
ALBUM REVIEW: THE IMAGINARIES, SELF-TITLED LP
ALBUM REVIEW: MELISSA CARPER — DADDY’S COUNTRY GOLD
What is “real” country music? That’s a debate that will likely never be resolved in our lifetime. What we can agree on is that as the genre has evolved over the last century, with the current product sounding much different than its roots. On her latest solo project, Daddy’s Country Gold, singer/songwriter/upright bassist Melissa Carper... Continue Reading →
ALBUM REVIEW: LEAH WATTS — “FINDING HOME” EP
Country music isn’t known for its concept albums. There have been a few over the years but listing them takes a few minutes of thought. On her debut EP Finding Home, Leah Watts shares her memories from a passionate relationship. The 5-track EP follows the evolution of her emotions from burgeoning love to finding resolve... Continue Reading →
ALBUM REVIEW: JOHN PAUL KEITH — “THE RHYTHM OF THE CITY”
Sometimes the biggest challenge in reviewing an album is finding a theme. However, John Paul Keith’s aptly named The Rhythm of the City gets straight to the point. Recently released on Wild Honey Records, the album is a clear ode to the sounds and influences of the Memphis music scene. The sultry album opener, “How... Continue Reading →
ALBUM REVIEW: NIGHT BUS REVIVAL — “TRAGIC MAGIC” EP
Isolation offers room for our thoughts to wander. A long quiet car ride, a walk in the forest, or even the few peaceful moments of a morning shower, can trap you in a world of self-realization. On his debut EP, Tragic Magic, Night Bus Revival (the creative project of Nils Dylan), embraces the solitude that... Continue Reading →
OFF THE STAGE: VAN PLATING
For this edition of Mother Church Pew's Off The Stage series, we catch up with folk-pop singer and songwriter, Van Plating. About the Off the Stage Series: For most music fans, the forty-five minutes that a band spends on the stage is all they can see. However, when the guitar cases are closed and the... Continue Reading →
THE PEW PLAYLIST: NEW AMERICANA MUSIC FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Ranging from good old fashioned toe-tapping bluegrass to modern-influenced country, this edition of the Pew Playlist has something for everyone. Without further ado, here is this week’s Pew Playlist presented in the order they were added to the list. Music is sorted for an enjoyable “mixtape” experience. But feel free to shuffle it up! "AFTER... Continue Reading →
THE OFF THE STAGE SERIES: FEATURING ANNIE DRESSNER
For this edition of Off The Stage, we check in with Americana singer/songwriter Annie Dressner For most casual fans of music, the forty-five minutes that a band spends on the stage is all they can see. However, when the guitar cases are closed and the venue’s floor is littered with empty beer cans and trash,... Continue Reading →
THE PEW PLAYLIST: NEW AMERICANA MUSIC FOR OCTOBER 9, 2020
This edition of The Pew Playlist once again circles the globe with Americana and Folk offerings from the United States, Australia, and Norway. There's also a lot of love songs in the mix this week, paired with heavier topics of breakups, the tolls of addiction, and the struggles with mental health. Without further ado, here... Continue Reading →
THE PEW PLAYLIST: NEW AMERICANA MUSIC FOR SEPTEMBER 19
The Pew Playlist once again benefits from the international reach of Americana music as we add songs from Norway and Iceland. Those tracks are paired with a couple others that highlight classic Nashville and Texas country sounds. We also get to hear how a classical music upbringing is put to work on a folk rocker.... Continue Reading →