On “Thank You," The Ladles, showcase their mastery of the art of three-part harmonies. The song feels like a spontaneous flow of appreciation. It's well balanced—a gentle current of banjo keeps the song minimal behind the vocals, but lush fiddle and acoustic guitar builds throughout.
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 →
Premiere: “A Song For Smiley” by Saints Eleven
One of the greatest gifts you can give someone is kindness; You never truly know the extent of someone's personal struggles, what someone might be dealing with at a given time, or what sort of day a person might be having. A word of encouragement or a simple gesture like a smile can do to... 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 →
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 →
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 →