"Is the world slowly breaking?" ask James Downes, Trevor Leonard, and Brendon Thomas, who make music together as Philadelphia folkicana outfit The End Of America, in the chorus of their new single "Monsters," out officially on July 19th. It's a question for the ages and one that bears pointed significance in these perilous times in... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Paranoid Blues” by Elliah Heifetz
Folk music has traditionally mirrored what is happening in the culture at a given moment and is often as important as accounts recorded in history books. Appropriately, in his new track "Paranoid Blues," Brooklyn-based folkster Elliah Heifetz sings of the pervasive and festering fear emerging from every corner of society in this crazy period of... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Mrs. Bluebird” by Ben Lubeck
Mental illness is not a choice and refusing to acknowledge that it's a problem is oftentimes more exhausting than living with it. Today's headlines are rife with stories of celebrity suicides, and for every one of those tragedies, there are countless others from all walks of life who deal with mental health issues in silence.... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Man Like Me” by Greg Felden
Life's path is rarely straightforward, and sometimes, getting lost and discovering new ways to travel can be a beautiful experience. Los Angeles-based artist Greg Felden sings about this in his new single, "Man Like Me," a track from his forthcoming debut LP Made of Strings, set for release on June 14th. "When we’re young, we have... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Where You Came From” by Stepsons
“There’s a great big world to find out beyond that setting sun, but you always remember where you came from,” sings Andrew Capra, the creative mastermind behind Nashville-based jangly, heartland rock outfit Stepsons, in the band’s new single “Where You Came From.” “’Where You Came From’ is a song written about a road trip through... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Tattoo” by Rebecca Loebe
“I’m writing a lot of empowerment jams these days, and I think it’s because it’s what I need. I’ve written albums full of what I needed to say, but this album is full of songs I need to hear,” says Rebecca Loebe of her new album Give Up Your Ghosts, set for release on February 8th... Continue Reading →
Video Premiere: “All The Hornets Burn” by Michael Thomas Howard
“These songs just needed to come out, and there was no other way to go about it," says folkster Michael Thomas Howard of his forthcoming release All The Hornets Burn, out November 16th via Soundchest Records. With deep roots in the Alaskan punk and post-hardcore scene of the early 00's, Thomas, whose DIY approach and... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Make It Better” by High South
As the leaves turn and the air cools, Nashville-based trio High South distills the last vestiges of summer into 70s-tinged sunshine with their new single "Make It Better." Comprised of singer-songwriters Kevin Campos, Jamey Garner, and Phoenix Mendoza, HIgh South draws worthy comparisons to bands like The Doobie Brothers and The Eagles, which is more... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “A Love Like Mine” by The Krickets
"Nothing compares to the way that I feel when you're beside me...most people spend a lifetime trying to find a love like mine," sing our favorite swamp folk sirens The Krickets in the chorus of their new song, "Love Like Mine." The track is featured on the Gulf Coast-based quartet's new album, Redbird, set for release on... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “She Is Waiting” by The Prescriptions
Everyone needs a healthy dose of folk rock to round out their musical appetites, and The Prescriptions are just what the doctor ordered. The seeds of the group were sown in the tight-knit music scene of Birmingham, Alabama, but the band began to bloom in the Nashville creative community. Composed of members Hays Ragsdale, Parker... Continue Reading →