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 →
Album Premiere: “Loaded & Rollin’” from Flying Buffaloes
When it comes to achievement, hard work will get you there quicker than wishing for success any old day, and sometimes, hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. Think about that one for a second. Speaking of talent, East Nashville-based Southern rock/alt-country outfit Flying Buffaloes has talent in spades, and after a couple... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Bartender” by Bug Martin
Bartenders wear many hats--server, artisan, psychologist, bouncer, and in the case of Philadelphia-based roots man Bug Martin's new single, sweet patron saint. "Having spent what feels like immeasurable time on both sides of the alehouse counter, I have realized two truths by which one must abide; be kind to strangers, and always stay one step... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Gideon” by Delafaye
What's in a name? A word associated with an identity, names have power. But just because you know someone's name, doesn't mean you know his or her story. For a songwriting storyteller like Louisville, Kentucky-based Andrew Shockley, who makes music under the moniker Delafaye, a name is a prime creative opportunity. Following the release of four... Continue Reading →